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CARDIOVASCULAR EXAMINATION
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Cardiovascular inspection
Patient seated.
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Apex
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Bilateral exam.
No simultaneous bilateral
palpation, i.e. both sides must
not be palpated at the same
time.
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Auscultate carotid
arteries
Auscultate with
stethoscope (bell or
diaphragm).
Bilateral exam.
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Patient seated or
supine.
Bilateral exam.
Palpate pulses on
dorsum of foot, NOT
ankle.
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2. Ankles - socks
completely off,
Ankles
3. Anterior tibia
Anterior Tibia