CVS exam Flashcards
1
Q
what does a left parasternal heave indicate
A
right ventricular hypertrophy
2
Q
where should thrills be palpated
A
apex, upper part of praecordium and the sternal notch
3
Q
what is the commonest cause of thrill
A
aortic stenosis
4
Q
how do you palpate for heaves
A
place outstretched right hand just to the left of the sternum with fingers pointing towards the neck
5
Q
how are heart murmurs graded
A
1/6 to 6/6
6
Q
leg vascular exam
A
inspect palpate radiofemoral delay 3 x pulses ankle oedema
7
Q
abdomen
A
inspect
palpate superficial and deep for liver
percuss liver
bruits
8
Q
extras
A
ophthalmoscopy
obs chart
urine
ECG
BP
Abdo
9
Q
causes of clubbing
A
lung cancer celiac disease interstitial lung disease heart valve disorder lung infection (chronic suppurative disease)- CF, bronchiectasis infective endocarditis grave's disease liver cirrhosis
10
Q
CO2 retention
A
warm hands, flapping tremor, bounding pulse
