Cases Related To Blood Pressure - Part II

65-year-old woman referred by internist for blood pressure elevation.

History

65-year-old woman referred by internist for blood pressure elevation. Patient states that she has taken blood pressure at home and found it to be normal on all occasions.

Blood pressure 24 hour portometer test shows consistent normal blood pressure readings.

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Authors and Reviewers

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

Sources

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)
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Vital Sign Measurement Across the Lifespan