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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 ...
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 ...
Cardiology. Right ventricular hypertrophy ( RVH) is a condition defined by an abnormal enlargement of the cardiac muscle surrounding the right ventricle. The right ventricle is one of the four chambers of the heart. It is located towards the lower-end of the heart and it receives blood from the right atrium and pumps blood into the lungs.
First heart sound: caused by atrioventricular valves – Mitral (M) and Tricuspid (T). Second heart sound caused by semilunar valves – Aortic (A) and Pulmonary/Pulmonic (P). Heart sounds are the noises generated by the beating heart and the resultant flow of blood through it. Specifically, the sounds reflect the turbulence created when the ...
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 ...
Internal fetal heart rate monitoring procedure. You’ll be asked to undress and lie down. You’ll put your feet and legs in supports, like you’re getting a vaginal exam. The doctor will check ...
Atrial fibrillation refers to an irregular heartbeat and affects at least 2.7 million people in the United States. A heart murmur occurs when there is some kind of abnormal sound in between ...
An innocent murmur can be found in children and adults. It’s caused by the sound of blood moving normally through the heart. In adults, innocent heart murmur may be caused by physical activity ...