Abstract:The patient remained asymptomatic up to approximately one year ago, when he presented calf pain at physical exertion, which progressively increased. Three months ago, systemic arterial hypertension was detected at a routine examination.
Physical examinationThe patient was eupneic, with normal skin color and strong pulses in both upper limbs, but absent in the lower limbs. Weight: 44 kg; Height: 161 cm. BP in the upper limbs: 140/80 mmHg; BP in the lower limbs: 100/70 mmHg. HR: 80 bpm. The aorta was slightly pa… Show more
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