Clinical examination – CVS Part I

Clinical examination CVS Part I

Clinical examination should be focussed to the situation. A quick examination to assess vitals and a general survey is the rule in the emergency room. A more detailed examination is needed in all other situations. Even in the emergency room, after the initial crisis is managed, a more detailed examination is needed. General examinations looks for features related to cardiovascular disease like clubbing, cyanosis and stigmata of infective endocarditis. Facial dysmorphic features are important in the evaluation of congenital heart disease. In this part I, general examination, examination of the pulse and jugular venous pulse are included.