Cardiac patient assessment

Sustained pulse at the PMI suggests what?

LV hypertrophy (HTN, aortic stenosis)
diffuse pulse at PMI suggests what?

Dilated ventricle (CHF or cardiomyopathy)
best way to detect mitral stenosis

pt lying left lateral recumbent, using bell
best way to detect aortic regurgitation

Auscultation left sternal border with diaphragm, patient leaning forward after complete exhale
Auscultatory findings with mitral valve prolapse

Mid systolic click with decrescendo murmur

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Cardiac patient assessment

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Physical exam

Updated

2018-04-22T00:23:47Z

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