cardio Flashcards
(29 cards)
position
45 degrees
radial artery location
between flexor carpi radials and tendon of brachioradialis
ulnar artery location
between flexor digitorum superficial and flexor carpi ulnaris
brachial artery location
medial to biceps tendon in medial bicipital groove on a fully extended elbow
common carotid location
medial border of sternocleidomastoid muscle and lateral border of thyroid cartilage
apex beat location
5th ICS at MCL
displaced apex beat seen in
cardiomegaly
absence apex beat
obesity, pericardial effusion, pleural effusion, emphysema
parasternal heave present with
right ventricular hypertrophy
thrill caused by
turbulent blood flow through a heart valve
aortic stenosis accentuation manoeuvre
diaphragm no carotids whilst patient holds breath
aortic regurgitation accentuation
sit forwards and auscultate aortic area during expiration
aortic stenosis murmru
ejection systolic opening snap
aortic regurgitation murmur
early diastolic
mitral regurgitation accentuation manoeuvre
left lateral decubitus position
auscultate axilla with diaphragm during expiration
mitral regurgitation murmur
pansystolic
mitral stenosis accentuation manoeuvre
bell in mitral area during expiration
left lateral decubitus position
mitral stenosis murmur
mid diastolic murmur
palpation of femoral artery
mid inguinal point
between ASIS and pubic symphysis
popliteal pulse palpation
inferior region of popliteal fossa
knee flexed at 30 degrees
posterior tibial pulse
posterior to medial malleolus of tibia
dorsalis pedis pulse
on dorsum of foot
lateral to extensor hallucis longus tendon
over second and third cuneiform bones
upper border of heart
R 3 CC 1cm from sternal edge
L 2 ICS 2.5cm from sternal edge
lower border of heart
R 6 CC 1cm from sternal edge
L 5 iCS MCL
