70-year-old man with abdominal pain, low blood pressure and rapid heart rate

History

70-year-old man admitted to ICU with abdominal pain, low blood pressure and rapid heart rate.

Low blood pressure (100/60). Pulse rate 120. Periumbilical pain on palpation.

Exam

Use the 'auscultation' link above to virtually listen to this patient's heart and carotid sounds.



Authors and Sources

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

70-year-old man with abdominal pain, low blood pressure and rapid heart rate





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