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Mallory-Weiss syndrome physical examination
Introduction
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Overview
Overview
Mallory-Weiss syndrome is usually associated with tachycardia, weak pulse and hypotension.
Physical Examination
Physical Examination
Appearance of the Patient
The patient might be in mild distress if there is epigastric pain and significant bleeding.
Vital Signs
- Tachycardia
- Weak pulse
- Hypotension
Skin
HEENT
- Normal
Neck
- Low Jugular venous pressure
Lungs
- Normal
Heart
Abdomen
- Normal
Back
- Normal
Extremities
- Normal
Genitourinary
- Normal
Neuromuscular
- Normal
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