Cases Related To Blood Pressure - Part I

A 50-year-old man with weight loss, fatigue, weakness...

History

A 50-year-old man is seen by his doctor for unintentional weight loss, fatigue, and extreme weakness. Doctor notes darkening of the skin.

Lab results show decreased cortisol level, increased potassium and low serum sodium.

Heart sounds by Dr. Jonathan Keroes, MD and David Lieberman, Developer, Virtual Cardiac Patient.
Reviewed by Dr. Barbara Erickson, PhD, RN, CCRN.
Last Update: 11/9/2021

Heart Sounds and Murmurs Across the Lifespan (with CD) Dr Barbara Ann Erickson
Publisher: Mosby
ISBN-10: 0323020453; ISBN-13: 978-0323020459
Heart Sounds and Murmurs: A Practical Guide with Audio CD-ROM 3rd Edition
Elsevier-Health Sciences Division
Barbara A. Erickson, PhD, RN, CCRN
How to measure blood pressure using a manual monitor
Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research (MFMER)
Heart and Lung Sounds Reference Guide
PracticalClinicalSkills.com
Manual Blood Pressure Measurement
Vital Sign Measurement Across the Lifespan