A 25-year-old male who is IV drug user presents with a 3-week history of worsening lethargy and confusion. O/E- PR: 130bpm and BP: 120/80. CVS examination: raised JVP with large v-waves and a loud systolic murmur. A palpable, pulsatile liver is felt when hepato-jugular reflex is attempted. What type of murmur is most fitting with this patient’s presentation?
A 25-year-old male who is IV drug user presents with a 3-week history of worsening lethargy and confusion. O/E- PR: 130bpm and BP: 120/80. CVS examination: raised JVP with large v-waves and a loud systolic murmur. A palpable, pulsatile liver is felt when hepato-jugular reflex is attempted. What type of murmur is most fitting with this patient’s presentation?
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A 25-year-old male who is IV drug user presents with a 3-week history of worsening lethargy and confusion. O/E- PR: 130bpm and BP: 120/80. CVS examination: raised JVP with large v-waves and a loud systolic murmur. A palpable, pulsatile liver is felt when hepato-jugular reflex is attempted. What type of murmur is most fitting with this patient's presentation?
✓ Correct Answer: D. Tricuspid regurgitation
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