Cases Related To Blood Pressure - Part I

A 45-year-old woman complains of a two-month history of fast heart rate and palpitations. BP

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A 45-year-old woman comes into your office complaining of a two-month history of fast heart rate and palpitations. She also notes sweating and nervousness. In addition, she complains of a swelling in the lower portion of her neck. Examination reveals a diffuse goiter.

Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) is reduced. Thyroid levels t3 and t4 are elevated.

patient illustration

Take a Blood Pressure Reading


Systolic:  

Diastolic: 



? v:5 | onAr:0 | onPs:2 | tLb:5 | tLbJs:0
isPageNeedsInvoke:False | isTc: False | em: | np:
isHome:False | uStat: False | db:0 | pu:False | jsNext:False | pv:1 | now: 7/27/2024 9:15:38 AM



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