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Apex beat. The apex beat (lat. ictus cordis ), also called the apical impulse, [1] is the pulse felt at the point of maximum impulse ( PMI ), which is the point on the precordium farthest outwards (laterally) and downwards (inferiorly) from the sternum at which the cardiac impulse can be felt. The cardiac impulse is the vibration resulting from ...
Overview. Your pulse is the vibration of blood as your heart pumps it through your arteries. You can feel your pulse by placing your fingers over a large artery that lies close to your skin. The ...
Mitral regurgitation ( MR ), also known as mitral insufficiency or mitral incompetence, is a form of valvular heart disease in which the mitral valve is insufficient and does not close properly when the heart pumps out blood. [3] [4] [5] It is the abnormal leaking of blood backwards – regurgitation from the left ventricle, through the mitral ...
See media help. Valvular heart disease is any cardiovascular disease process involving one or more of the four valves of the heart (the aortic and mitral valves on the left side of heart and the pulmonic and tricuspid valves on the right side of heart). These conditions occur largely as a consequence of aging, [1] but may also be the result of ...
swelling and stiffness in the knee. difficulty bending and straightening the knee. inflammation, especially after activity. pain and swelling that worsens while sleeping or in the morning. pain ...
Tracheal deviation is a symptom of: certain chest, neck, and lung conditions. chest injuries. conditions exacerbated by smoking or other sources of toxic air. neck injury causing swelling or ...
Common pelvic tilt causes include: A sedentary lifestyle. Too much time spent in a seated position at work, in front of the TV, or while commuting. Long periods spent in a lounging position. Poor ...
The tibial plateau is a bone more commonly known as the shin bone. It's located at the top of your tibia bone, the bone that connects your knee and ankle. The tibial plateau is flat and made up of ...