Physical Examination of the Heart and Circulation

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The new edition of this pocket-sized reference is a comprehensive guide to physical examination techniques of the heart and circulation in infants, children, and adults. It fully describes and illustrates what a thorough, accurate cardiovascular physical examination consists of, and explores the association between the physical signs, structure and function of the heart and circulation.Describes the elements of a complete cardiovascular physical exam including physical appearance, the arterial pulse, the jugular and peripheral veins, the location and movements of the heart (percussion, palpatation, and observation of the precordium), and auscultation of the chest and abdomen.Examines the relationship between physical signs and their anatomic and physiologic inferences.Offers techniques for eliciting cardiovascular physical signs.Presents in-depth coverage of physical examination of the chest and abdomen.Features meticulously chosen state-of-the-art illustrations, digitally enhanced, allowing for detailed explanations and easy comprehension of the examination techniques.Provides historical background of each chapters topic.