Pulseless ventricular tachycardia physical examination

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Aisha Adigun, B.Sc., M.D.[2]

Overview

Physical examination should consist of a thorough cardiac exam, lung exam, and close monitoring of vital signs.

Physical examination should consist of a thorough cardiac exam, lung exam, and close monitoring of vital signs.
Physical examination may be positive for hypotension, tachycardia, tachypnea, increased JVD, and an S1.^[1]^[2]^[3]^[4]

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