Aug 30, 2011

Cardiac Examination

Did you know that when giving a cardiac exam, you are supposed to "First palpate for heaves, lifts, or thrills, using your fingerpads"? I didn't know this. But it does make me feel like my medical school band should be named: Heaves Lifts and the Thrills.

Bates' Guide to Physical Examination and History Taking. Tenth Edition. page 356.

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