Cases Related To Blood Pressure - Part II

A 50-year-old woman complains of headaches, dizziness and blurred vision.

History

A 50-year-old woman, CEO of a technology company, complains of headaches, dizziness and blurred vision. Patient is experiencing extreme stress due to difficult business conditions and fears being dismissed by the board of directors.

All tests normal. EKG normal.

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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
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Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research (MFMER)
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