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

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   Once the PMI has been located, your doctor will use the stethoscope to listen to your pulse for a full minute in order to obtain your apical pulse rate. Each “lub-dub” sound your heart makes ...

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. Parasternal heave - Wikipedia

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   Parasternal heave. A parasternal heave, lift, [1] or thrust [2] is a precordial impulse that may be felt (palpated) in patients with cardiac or respiratory disease. Precordial impulses are visible or palpable pulsations of the chest wall, which originate on the heart or the great vessels. [3]

6. What Is an Enlarged Heart (Cardiomegaly)? - WebMD

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   The walls of both sides of the heart (also known as ventricles) become thin and stretched. This enlarges your heart. In the other types of enlarged heart, the muscular left ventricle becomes very ...

7. Decreased Cardiac Output: Symptoms, Diagnosis, Management

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   An average cardiac index is between 2.5 and 4.2 L/min/m 2. The most common definition of decreased cardiac output is measured by a cardiac index of less than 2.2 L/min/m 2 with symptoms and signs ...

8. Know When to Worry About Heart Palpitations - Healthline

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   A high-carb meal may trigger palpitations if you have low blood sugar. Likewise, an extra cup of coffee or a caffeine-packed energy drink may get your heart racing and your head buzzing a little ...

9. Premature Ventricular Contractions (PVC): Symptoms, Cause ...

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   If your heart feels out of rhythm or “flutters,” especially when you're anxious or stressed, it could be caused by premature ventricular contractions (PVCs). They're a common reason for ...