Eisenmenger’s syndrome physical examination

Associate Editor-In-Chief: Priyamavada Singh, MBBS mailto:psingh@perfuse.org

Assistant Editor-In-Chief: Kristin Feeney, B.S. mailto:kfeeney@perfuse.org

Physical examination


 * Central cyanosis
 * Clubbing

Signs of increased right atrial pressure


 * Jugular venous pressure may be raised with 'a' wave indicating increased right atrial pressure. A 'v' wave indicating development of tricuspid regurgitation may also be seen
 * Peripheral edema
 * Hepatomegaly
 * Ascites

Cardiovascular examination


 * Right ventricular heave and thrill
 * Murmurs of tricuspid and pulmonic regurgitation maybe audible.