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2. 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 ...

3. 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 ...

4. 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 ...

5. Heart Checkup: When to Get One, Test Types, and More - Healthline

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   Blood cholesterol tests: at least once every 4 to 6 years, starting by age 20. Blood glucose tests: at least once every 3 years, typically starting at age 40 to 45. Some people should get heart ...

6. Heart Health: Cardiologist Answers the Most Googled Questions

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   Rapid heartbeat or pounding in the chest. Shortness of breath and anxiety. Chest pain or pressure. Alternating fast and slow heart rate. Sweating. Collapse and sudden cardiac arrest in extreme ...

7. 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 ...

8. Electrophysiology Testing and Your Heart - WebMD

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   3 min read. An electrophysiology (EP) study is a test that records the electrical activity and the electrical pathways of your heart. It can help find what’s causing your irregular heartbeat. It ...

9. How Is Heart Failure Diagnosed? Exam, Tests, Symptoms

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   An electrocardiogram, sometimes called an ECG or EKG, involves electrodes placed on your chest and attached to a computer to record your heart rate. A Holter monitor is a portable ECG that can be ...