CVS Flashcards
Precordium
vertically from 2nd-5th ICS and transversely from right border of sternum to LMCL
Base
R and L 2nd ICS close to sternum
Apex
5th ICS
1-2 cm median to MCL
7-9 cm lateral to MSL
R border of the heart and the chamber
3rd ICC 2 cm lateral to the sternum down to the 6th Right CCJ
Right atrium
L border of the heart and the chamber
apex to the 2nd L ICC9 1-2 cm to the left of its articulation with the sternum
Left ventricle and superiorly by the left atrium
Inferior border of the heart and the chamber
6th R CCJ to the 5th ICS 1-2 cm median to the MCL
Right ventricle
Aortic
2nd LCS Right PSL
Pulmonic
2nd ICS Left PSL
Triscuspid
4th-5th ICS left lower sternal border (left xiphisternal junction
Mitral
5th left ICS median to MCL
S1 and S2
closure of Atrioventricular valves M1 T1
closure of semilunar valves A2 P2
S3 and S4
ventricular filling (gallop) atrial contraction
Chest pain that improves when leaning forward
pericarditions
Exertional pain radiating to the left sode of the neck
angina pectoris
sharp pain radiating to the back or into the neck
aortic dissection
transient skips and flipflops
premature contractions