Description

A review of the Cardiovascular System Examination, involving a systematic approach to help remember the key points, including trickier parts to remember like the JVP and Osler's Nodes vs Janeway Lesions.  

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Timestamps:
0:00 Cardiovascular System Exam Structure
0:25 Preparation - WIPE Mnemonic
0:57 Cardiovascular System Assessment - General Inspection
1:44 Cardiovascular System Assessment - Specific Inspection
6:18 Cardiovascular System Assessment - Auscultation
8:28 Cardiovascular System Assessment - Palpation and Percussion
10:24 Concluding the Examination 

References

1. Kennedy, S. PACES Medical Education Leeds (2023) Cardiovascular Examination. Available at https://www.medicaleducationleeds.com/paces/cardiovascular-examination/
2. OSCE Stop. Cardiac Examination. Available at https://oscestop.education/clinical-examination/cardiac-examination/
3. Baliga, R. R (2001) 250 Cases in Clinical Medicine. Available at https://archive.org/details/250casesinclinic0000bali_03ed
4. Potter, L. Geeky Medics (2023) Cardiovascular Examination. Available at https://geekymedics.com/cardiovascular-examination-2/

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