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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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   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 the heart ...

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. Ten Symptoms of Heart Failure Getting Worse - Healthline

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   increased shortness of breath. swelling in the ankles, legs, abdomen, or other parts of your body. fatigue. chest discomfort. sudden weight gain. reduced exercise tolerance. persistent cough or ...

6. Left Ventricular Hypertrophy: Risk Factors, Symptoms, and ...

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   LVH can be present for a long time before any symptoms become obvious. But when symptoms are present, they can include: angina (chest pain that may worsen during physical activity) dizziness or ...

7. Procedures That Reset Your Heart's Rhythm - WebMD

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   Ablation. If you still can't seem to get control of your AFib, doctors may recommend a procedure to wipe out the heart tissue that's causing the misfiring signals. It isn't surgery, but you will ...

8. Mediastinal shift - Wikipedia

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   Mediastinal shift is an abnormal movement of the mediastinal structures toward one side of the chest cavity. A shift indicates a severe imbalance of pressures inside the chest. [1] Mediastinal shifts are generally caused by increased lung volume, decreased lung volume, or abnormalities in the pleural space.

9. What to Do If Your Heart Races, Slows Down, or Skips a Beat

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   If you think you’re having an attack, try these to get your heartbeat back to normal: Breathe deeply. It will help you relax until your palpitations pass. Splash your face with cold water. It ...