Pericardial examination Flashcards
1
Q
look
A
Deformities
scars
dilated vessels
visible pulsations
pacemaker.
2
Q
palpation
A
apex
heaves
thrills
3
Q
where would you palpate for heaves
A
apex, left parasternal region
4
Q
where would you palpate for thrills
A
for valve areas
5
Q
auscultate
A
aortic
pulmonary
tricuspid
mitral.
carotid arteries for radiating murmurs
lung bases for crepitations
6
Q
what manoeuvres can accentuate murmurs
A
turn patient to left side and auscultate the apex (accentuates mitral stenosis)
sit patient forward whilst they hold breath in expiration and auscultate over lower left parasternal edge (accentuates aortic regurgitation).
