Cases Related To Blood Pressure - Part I

A 50-year-old man with weight loss, fatigue, weakness...

History

patient illustration

A 50-year-old man is seen by his doctor for unintentional weight loss, fatigue, and extreme weakness. Doctor notes darkening of the skin.

Lab results show decreased cortisol level, increased potassium and low serum sodium.

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Systolic:  

Diastolic: 



Authors and Reviewers

Sources

  • Heart Sounds and Murmurs Across the Lifespan (with CD) Dr Barbara Ann Erickson
    Publisher: Mosby
    ISBN-10: 0323020453; ISBN-13: 978-0323020459
  • 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)
  • Heart and Lung Sounds Reference Guide
    PracticalClinicalSkills.com
  • Manual Blood Pressure Measurement
    Vital Sign Measurement Across the Lifespan




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