Abdominal Sounds

75-year-old woman with marked elevation of blood pressure

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.

Listen

patient torso with stethoscope at aortic position

patient torso with stethoscope at Erb's Point position

patient torso with stethoscope at tricuspid position

patient torso with stethoscope at mitral position

Authored by Dr. Jonathan Keroes, MD, Cardiology
Medically reviewed by Dr. Barbara Erickson, PhD, RN, CCRN. Last Update: 11/18/2020