PE
Early diastolic murmur in mild cases
Holodiastolic murmur in severe cases
Hyperdynamic "Water-hammer" pulse
Abrupt rise in systolic blood pressure and rapid distension of the peripheral arteries
then during diastole, there is a low diastolic pressure and collapse of the peripheral arteries
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Dr. Kwinter is a Cayman Family Doctor. He runs a Family Medicine Clinic at Cayman Medical in George Town, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands.
Dr. Kwinter is a Cayman Family Doctor. He runs a Family Medicine Clinic at Cayman Medical in George Town, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands.