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Cardiac Examination

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Part 1 / Medical Foundation 1
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Part 1 Medical Foundation 1
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Part 1
McMaster Professional Competency
Clinical Skills
MeSH
Diagnostic Techniques, Cardiovascular [E01.370.370] Physical Examination [E01.370.600]

Related Objectives

Parent Objective

MF1 Clinical Skills

Child Objectives
  • General inspection: cyanosis (central vs peripheral), peripheral edema, pallor, clubbing
  • Assess central and peripheral pulses
  • Auscultate for arterial bruits
  • Blood pressure measurement using correct technique
  • Assess JVP using correct technique
  • Precordial examination: inspection: scars; palpation: apex (diameter, location, amplitude), look for thrills and heaves; auscultation: with the emphasis on examination and differentiation of S1, S2 and additional sounds such as S3 and S4. Auscultate for the presence of murmurs.
  • Assess evidence of cardiac failure
  • Understand basic principles of EKG interpretation
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