A 55-year-old secretary with a recent history of breast cancer, for which she underwent surgery and radiation therapy, and a history of hypertension comes to your office for a routine checkup. Which of the following aspects of the physical are important to note when assessing the patient for peripheral vascular disease in the arms?

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This is an important aspect of physical examination to assess for peripheral vascular disease. This patient is at risk for disease in this distribution because of her recent radiation therapy.

A 55-Year-Old Secretary with a Recent History of Breast Cancer