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2. 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 ...

3. 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 ...

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. 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 ...

6. 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.

7. Heart Disease and Pacemakers - WebMD

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   A pacemaker is a small device that sends electrical impulses to the heart muscle to maintain a suitable heart rate and rhythm. A pacemaker may also be used to treat fainting spells (syncope ...

8. What is an Electrophysiology Procedure? Tests, Risks, and ...

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   Bottom line. An electrophysiology procedure is a series of tests that doctors use to evaluate the electrical activity of your heart. It’s often the first step in diagnosing an arrhythmia or ...

9. 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 ...