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 ...
Bedside cardiac assessment (BCA) involves gathering a patient's medical history, performing a physical examination, and determining the need for diagnostic testing. Physicians integrate this ...
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 ...
Cardiac function is assessed by a variety of different measurements, which include cardiac output; blood pressure; heart rate; physical assessment findings such as abnormal heart sounds, organomegaly, ...
During the follow-up, physical training promoted significant reductions of resting HR in all study subgroups and a reduction of mean BP levels in both treated and non-treated hypertensive subjects.
After adjustment, light physical activity significantly linked to lower mortality in cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic syndrome ...
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 ...
India is grappling with a growing heart disease crisis, with lifestyle disorders causing silent and progressive damage to the ...