Examination of the Cardiovascular System

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The general appearance should be evaluated.

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• A patient with low cardiacECG General description with Basic idea of 12 Leads with Positions On Body. Read more ... » output looks tired and breathless.
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• A patient of pulmonary congestion / pulmonary edemaPulmonary Edema Causes Diagnosis with Treatment. Read more ... » is breathless and respiratory rate is increased.
• Central cyanosis with clubbing indicates right to left cardiac shunt.
• In heartECG General description with Basic idea of 12 Leads with Positions On Body. Read more ... » failure the patient looks cyanosed with cool skin.
• A patient of infective endocarditisGram-Positive STAPHYLOCOCCAL Bacterial Infections Causes Diagnosis Treatment. Read more ... » has petechiae, Osler’s nodes (Osler’s nodes are tender painful pulps of finger tips).
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• Heart rate is counted.
• All the peripheral pulses are examined like radial brachial, carotids, dorsalis pedis, posterior tibial, popliteal and femoral arteries.
• Fundoscopy should be done.

The abdomen is examined -

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• Ascites may be due to heart failureHeart Failure Treatment Heart Failure GENERAL PRINCIPLES. Read more ... » or constrictive pericarditisCHRONIC CONSTRICTIVE PERICARDITIS Physical findings and Treatment. Read more ... ».
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