CV exam, heart sounds - Johnston Flashcards
proper sequence of physical exam in
assessment of cardiac function
IPPA: inspection,
palpation, percussion, auscultation
the proper approach to assessment of the
cardiovascular system
history, physical, ECG, imaging,
lab
shortness of breath
dyspnea
coughing up frothy, blood tinged secretions
hemoptysis
patient puts heart right on chest wall, called
levine sign
no specific s/s of CHF but potential are
fatigue dyspnea chest pain palpitations syncope
familial clustering is
common in patients with certain heart
diseases; ie:
hypertrophic cardiomyopathy,
Marfan’s syndrome, prolonged QT
syndrome
seen in young athletes when push them too hard, they die an “electrical” death, ventriuclar ectopy, ventriuclar tachycardia/ fabriliation
hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
problem with CT, prone to aortic aneurysms, tall and lanky, congenital form of heart disease
Marfan’s syndrome
prolonged QT syndrome..
ones with long QT interval prone to developing suddne death from arrythmias
dependent on rate of heartbeat
if PMI displaced laterally or downward..
means bigger heart see if there’s hypertrophy/ cardiac enlargement
ideal conditions and patient positions for auscultaiton of heart
quiet room
gown patient
sitting, supine, left lateral decubitus, leaning forward, standing
considerations when inspecting/ looking at patient
Face – Acromegaly, Cushnoid, Down’s syndrome, hyperthyroid, myxedema Jaundice – yellow Cyanosis – blue Pallor – pale, anemia, shock Nails – clubbing, hemorrhages Body habitus – tall, short Hydration – Blood pressure, weight Temperature
inspection of heart
Precordium
Scars, pacemaker, skeletal abnormalities
Apex – 5th ICS, left, 1 cm. Medial to MCL
palpable thrill reflective of loud heart murmur will be graded
4 or above
palpation of heart
Apex beat; gently lifts palpating fingers
Thrills – turbulent blood flow causing murmurs