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2. 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 ...

3. Cardiac examination - Wikipedia

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   Cardiac examination. In medicine, the cardiac examination, also precordial exam, is performed as part of a physical examination, or when a patient presents with chest pain suggestive of a cardiovascular pathology. It would typically be modified depending on the indication and integrated with other examinations especially the respiratory ...

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. 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 ...

6. 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 ...

7. Heart Disease: Tests and Diagnosis - Healthline

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   Stress test. To diagnose heart problems, your doctor may need to examine you while you’re doing strenuous activity. During a stress test, they may ask you to ride a stationary bike or walk or ...

8. 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 ...

9. Cardiac Perfusion Scan: Stress Test for Your Heart - WebMD

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   A cardiac perfusion test tells your doctor if the muscles of your heart are getting enough blood. It's also known as myocardial perfusion imaging or a nuclear stress test. You might need this test ...