Papillary muscle rupture physical examination
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-In-Chief: Cafer Zorkun, M.D., Ph.D. [2]
Overview
Overview
Vitals
- Tachycardia and hypotension are often present
Heart
- A palpable thrill may be present
- A harsh, not a blowing murmur is often present throughout the precordium
Lungs
- Rales may be present
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