75-year-old woman with marked elevation of blood pressure
Refer?
History
A 75-year-old woman is admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of marked elevation of blood pressure. Patient takes no medication. <br/><br/> High blood pressure (200/110). Pulse rate 70. Swollen ankles.
Auscultation Findings
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Authored by Dr. Jonathan Keroes, MD, Cardiology
Medically reviewed by Dr. Barbara Erickson, PhD, RN, CCRN. Last Update: 11/18/2020
Medically reviewed by Dr. Barbara Erickson, PhD, RN, CCRN. Last Update: 11/18/2020
