Cardiac examination
Cardiac Examination
A Cardiac Examination (pronounced: kahr-dee-ak eks-uh-muh-ney-shuhn) is a systematic examination conducted by healthcare professionals to evaluate the cardiovascular system for any potential abnormalities or diseases.
Etymology
The term "Cardiac Examination" is derived from the Greek word "kardia" meaning heart, and the Latin word "examinare" meaning to weigh or test.
Procedure
The Cardiac Examination typically involves four key steps: inspection, palpation, percussion, and auscultation.
- Inspection involves visually examining the patient's chest for any visible abnormalities such as abnormal chest movements or skin color changes.
- Palpation involves the healthcare professional using their hands to feel the patient's chest for any abnormal vibrations or movements.
- Percussion is rarely used in a cardiac examination but can be used to determine the size of the heart.
- Auscultation involves listening to the heart sounds using a stethoscope to detect any abnormal heart sounds or rhythms.
Related Terms
- Cardiovascular System: The body system that circulates blood and lymph through the body, consisting of the heart, blood vessels, blood, and the lymphatic system.
- Inspection: The initial stage in a physical examination where the healthcare professional looks at the patient's body for any visible changes.
- Palpation: A method of examination in which the examiner feels the size or shape or firmness or location of something.
- Percussion: A diagnostic procedure designed to determine the density of a part by tapping the surface with the finger or a plessor.
- Auscultation: The act of listening to sounds arising within organs as an aid to diagnosis and treatment.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Cardiac examination
- Wikipedia's article - Cardiac examination
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