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  2. Cardiac examination - Wikipedia

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    In medicine, the cardiac examination, also precordial exam, is performed as part of a physical examination, or when a patient presents with chest pain suggestive of a cardiovascular pathology. It would typically be modified depending on the indication and integrated with other examinations especially the respiratory examination. [1]

  3. Apex beat - Wikipedia

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    Sometimes, the apex beat may not be palpable, either due to a thick chest wall, or conditions where the stroke volume is reduced; such as during ventricular tachycardia or shock. The character of the apex beat may provide vital diagnostic clues: A forceful impulse indicates volume overload in the heart (as might occur in aortic regurgitation)

  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. Implantable loop recorder - Wikipedia

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    The ILR is a useful diagnostic tool to investigate patients who experience symptoms such as syncope (fainting), seizures, recurrent palpitations, lightheadedness, or dizziness not often enough to be captured by a 24-hour or 30-day external monitor. Because of the ILR's long battery life (up to 3 years), the heart can be monitored for an ...

  6. Heart rate monitor - Wikipedia

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    A heart rate monitor (HRM) is a personal monitoring device that allows one to measure/display heart rate in real time or record the heart rate for later study. It is largely used to gather heart rate data while performing various types of physical exercise. Measuring electrical heart information is referred to as electrocardiography (ECG or EKG).

  7. 8 Best Heart Rate Monitors, Tested by Our Fitness Editors - AOL

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    Here are the best heart rate monitors to track your fitness and health goals from WHOOP, Garmin, Oura, and more. Skip to main content. 24/7 Help. For premium support please call: ...

  8. Computer-aided auscultation - Wikipedia

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    Computer-aided auscultation (CAA), or computerized assisted auscultation, is a digital form of auscultation. It includes the recording, visualization, storage, analysis and sharing of digital recordings of heart or lung sounds. The recordings are obtained using an electronic stethoscope or similarly suitable recording device.

  9. Auscultation - Wikipedia

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    Auscultation is performed for the purposes of examining the circulatory and respiratory systems (heart and breath sounds), as well as the alimentary canal. The term was introduced by René Laennec . The act of listening to body sounds for diagnostic purposes has its origin further back in history, possibly as early as Ancient Egypt.

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