Handheld ultrasound is more accurate and less expensive than physical examinations when used to diagnose patients with common cardiac abnormalities, according to a study published online in the ...

The importance placed on the physical examination in the assessment of patients with cardiovascular disorders appears to be declining, perhaps in part due to a paucity of data showing its value in the ...

The practice and teaching of physical examination techniques have evolved slowly since Hippocrates' time and have been virtually unchanged since the invention of the stethoscope nearly two centuries ...

Based on findings from a computer-based, multimedia, interactive test, cardiac examination skills do not appear to differ among third-year medical students, resident physicians, faculty members or ...

Dr. Mark Drazner, a cardiologist at UT Southwestern Medical Center, relies on his hands as well as machines to help him determine, among other things, whether a patient has heart problems. A swollen ...

A routine physical examination ensures that you stay in good health. A physical can also be a preventive step. It allows you to catch up on vaccinations or detect a serious condition, like cancer or ...

All I ever learned about the heart exam I learned in the second year of medical school. "I jokingly say, 'All I ever learned about the heart exam I learned in the second year of medical school,' " ...

1 Department of Family Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, USA 2 Division of Cardiology, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, USA Correspondence to Dr Jonathan A Drezner ...

Question: I’ve been experiencing heart palpitations a few times a week. They only last seconds, but they’re frightening. Should I be concerned? I am a 32-year-old female. Dr Grant replies: The ...

Cardiac sarcoidosis is characterized by formation of granulomas in the heart, and presentation can range from asymptomatic with an abnormal imaging scan to sudden cardiac death Atrial arrhythmias are ...