75-year-old woman with marked elevation of blood pressure
History
A 75-year-old woman is admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of marked elevation of blood pressure. Patient takes no medication.
High blood pressure (200/110). Pulse rate 70. Swollen ankles.
Exam
Use the 'auscultation' link above to virtually listen to this patient's heart and carotid sounds.
Authors and Sources
Sources
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Heart Sounds and Murmurs Across the Lifespan (with CD)
Dr Barbara Ann Erickson
Publisher: Mosby
ISBN-10: 0323020453; ISBN-13: 978-0323020459
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Heart Sounds and Murmurs: A Practical Guide with Audio CD-ROM 3rd Edition
Elsevier-Health Sciences Division
Barbara A. Erickson, PhD, RN, CCRN
- How to measure blood pressure using a manual monitor
Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research (MFMER)
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Heart and Lung Sounds Reference Guide
PracticalClinicalSkills.com
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Manual Blood Pressure Measurement
Vital Sign Measurement Across the Lifespan
75-year-old woman with marked elevation of blood pressure
