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AFMC National Clinical Skills

Cardiovasculatory Examination

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Activities

Cardiac Exam
Clinical Skills Practice Sessions

Part 1 / Medical Foundation 1

Introduction to the Cardiac Examination
Clinical Skills Sessions

Part 1 / Medical Foundation 1 / Cardiology / Week 1

Cardiac Exam: Practice Case - Chest Pain
Clinical Skills Sessions

Part 1 / Medical Foundation 1 / Cardiology / Week 2

Cardiac theme, review of targeted cardiac exam
Clinical Skills Sessions

Assessments

Objectives

General inspection: cyanosis (central vs peripheral), peripheral edema, pallor, clubbing
General Objectives

Part 1 / Medical Foundation 1 / Cardiology

Assess central and peripheral pulses
General Objectives

Part 1 / Medical Foundation 1 / Cardiology

Auscultate for arterial bruits
General Objectives

Part 1 / Medical Foundation 1 / Cardiology

Blood pressure measurement using correct technique
General Objectives

Part 1 / Medical Foundation 1 / Cardiology

Assess JVP using correct technique
General Objectives

Part 1 / Medical Foundation 1 / Cardiology

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.
General Objectives

Part 1 / Medical Foundation 1 / Cardiology

Assess evidence of cardiac failure
General Objectives

Part 1 / Medical Foundation 1 / Cardiology

Understand basic principles of EKG interpretation
General Objectives

Part 1 / Medical Foundation 1 / Cardiology

Precordial exam.
General Objectives

Part 3 / Medical Foundation 3 / Renal

Practice a focused history and physical exam for a patient presenting with chest pain, dyspnea and nausea/vomiting, with a focus on the cardiac, respiratory and abdominal exam.
Activity Objectives

Transition to Clerkship / Week 1

Perform an appropriate physical examination relevant to the patient’s presentation, the history obtained, and the acuity of the encounter (includes mental status examination).
Clerkship Objectives

Internal Medicine TTR / Clerkship / Internal Medicine Rotation

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