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2. Apex beat - Wikipedia

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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 ...

3. Apical Pulse: Definition, Location, and More - Healthline

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   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 ...

4. How Do You Know If You Have a Heart Blockage? - Healthline

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   Bottom line. A partial blockage of a coronary artery may not cause noticeable symptoms. But, as the blockage worsens, it can cause symptoms such as chest tightness, difficulty breathing, and ...

5. Echocardiogram: What It Shows, Purpose, Types, and Results

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   An echocardiogram, on the other hand, shows a detailed view of the heart's internal structure and how blood flows through it. The test: Measures the size and shape of your heart. Shows how well ...

6. Nuclear Stress Test Procedure Without Treadmill - Healthline

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   For a dobutamine stress test, you may need to avoid taking beta-blockers at least 24 hours before undergoing the test. Other preparations for your chemical nuclear stress test include: Refrain ...

7. Cardiac examination - Wikipedia

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   Cardiac examination. In medicine, the cardiac examination, also precordial exam, is performed as part of a physical examination, or when a patient presents with chest pain suggestive of a cardiovascular pathology. It would typically be modified depending on the indication and integrated with other examinations especially the respiratory ...

8. Cardiovascular examination - Wikipedia

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   The cardiovascular examination is a portion of the physical examination that involves evaluation of the cardiovascular system. The exact contents of the examination will vary depending on the presenting complaint but a complete examination will involve the heart (cardiac examination), lungs (pulmonary examination), belly (abdominal examination) and the blood vessels (peripheral vascular ...

9. The New Heart Tests: Which Ones Should You Have? - WebMD

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   Hemoglobin A1c. This blood test for diabetes isn't new, but the idea of using it to check for heart disease in people with diabetes or prediabetes is new. The A1c is a measure of blood sugar ...