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Hypoplastic left heart syndrome physical examination
Introduction
Overview
Overview
A physical examination is an integral part of diagnosing hypoplastic left heart syndrome. During a routine visit, a doctor may find signs of right ventricle enlargement, presence of additional birth defects, and hemodynamic imbalances.
Physical examination
Physical examination
Vitals
Pulse
- Poor peripheral pulses
Respiratory rate
- Tachypnea
Heart
- Single second heart sound which is loud reflecting absence of aortic valve with pulmonary hypertension.
Abdomen
Extremities
- Cool extremities
- Cyanosis
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