45-year-old diabetic who has developed right calf pain
History
A 45-year-old diabetic woman, two packs a day smoker, who has developed right calf pain with exertion.
High blood pressure (150/95). Pulse rate 80. No pulse in right foot. Marked increase in chest diameter.
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
45-year-old diabetic who has developed right calf pain
