Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension

75-year-old man with shortness of breath with minimal exertion

75-year-old man complains of shortness of breath with minimal exertion. Lips have a bluish tint.

Physical Exam
Blood pressure is normal.
Pulse rate is 95 bpm.
Occasional expiratory wheeze is noted.

Auscultate

Virtually auscultate by selecting the stethoscope's bell or diaphragm; patient respiratory phase; chestpiece location.

Chestpiece: Bell or Diaphragm

Bell Diaphragm

Respiratory Phase

Inhale Exhale

Thoracic Location

Each recording plays for about 8 seconds.

patient torso with stethoscope at aortic position

patient torso with stethoscope at Erb's Point position

patient torso with stethoscope at tricuspid position

patient torso with stethoscope at mitral position