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CARDIO VASCULAR
GENERAL EXAM
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cardio vascular
General assessment
During the general examination, look particularly for the following:
Clubbing:
Pallor:
Cyanosis:
Oedema:
Make sure you are aware of the significance of findings!
Contents:
Getting your patient into the right position
General assessment
Assess the pulse
Measure the blood pressure
Measure the jugular venous pressure
Palpation of the praecordium
Palpation of the apex
Auscultation of the heart
Other signs of heart failure