Aortitis physical examination

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [2] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Maliha Shakil, M.D. [3]

Overview

Common physical examination findings of aortitis include abnormal heart sounds, hypertension or hypotension, a difference in blood pressure between both arms, fever, and either reduced or absent pulses.^[1]

Physical Examination

Appearance of the Patient

The general appearance of the patient will depend on the severity of the condition and the cause.

Vitals

Fever
Reduced or absent pulses
Hypotension or hypertension
A difference in blood pressure between both arms^[1]

Heart

Auscultation

Abnormal heart sounds^[1]

Abdomen

Abdominal tenderness^[1]

References

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