Camilo E. Gutiérrez, MD, FAAEM
Boston Medical Center / Boston University School of Medicine
CASE PRESENTATION
A 17 year old teenager presents as a new immigrant from Haiti for evaluation of “heart murmur” diagnosed there. Has no immediate family with him so past medical or family history is unclear. He is on no medications and denies drug abuse.
Complaints of occasional chest pain, palpitations and shortness of breath.
His vital signs are within normal limits.
On examination patient is noted to be tall and thin, pectus excavatum and high arched feet. Has evidence of scoliosis, fingers are long and thumbs are very lax. Lung exam is normal. Cardiovascular exam is remarkable for a holosystolic murmur with mid-systolic click, heard best at the apex and accentuated by valsalva. Mental status is normal. Neurologic examination is also within normal limits.