Cardiovascular examination

Question 1

What are the 3 parts of a cardiovascular examination?

Answer 1

Inspection

Palpation

Ausultation

Question 2

Describe the inspection section of the cardiovascular examination?

Answer 2

Pulses: assessing rate and rhythm

Hands: clammy, splinter haemorrhages, peripheral cyanosis

Capillary refill time (normal less than 2 seconds)

Jugular venous pressure: observe to see if its raised (can apply pressure on the liver to enhance it)