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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 ...
Potential complications of apical hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. Apical HCM can lead to complications like: atrial fibrillation. problems with the functioning of your ventricles. chest pain ...
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 ...
The parasympathetic nervous system, or the PNS, is part of the body’s autonomic nervous system, the ANS. This is a division of the body’s peripheral nervous system as opposed to the central ...
evaluation of the cardiovascular system. 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 ...
Quick weight gain (2 or 3 pounds in a single day is possible) Swelling in your ankles, legs, and belly. Dizziness. Fatigue and weakness. Rapid or irregular heartbeats. You may also have nausea ...
Pulse (or the count of arterial pulse per minute) is equivalent to measuring the heart rate. The heart rate can also be measured by listening to the heart beat by auscultation, traditionally using a stethoscope and counting it for a minute. The radial pulse is commonly measured using three fingers.
Learn about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of premature ventricular contractions, a heart rhythm problem that can affect your health and quality of life.