Cardiovascular Examination | Heaves, Thrills & Auscultation | Dr. Anand Bhatia

Master the essentials of cardiovascular clinical examination with Dr. Anand Bhatia This session simplifies key bedside skills every resident must know: 🖐️ Palpation Basics • Localized pulsations → use fingertips • Parasternal heave/lift → medial border of palm • Thrill = “purring of a cat” sensation 🥁 Percussion (Limited but Important) • Identify upper border of liver • Define right & left heart borders 🩺 Auscultation Simplified • Bell → low-frequency sounds • Diaphragm → high-frequency sounds • Standard areas: Mitral, Tricuspid, Pulmonary, Aortic 📍 Extra Areas to Remember (Exam Gold) • Infraclavicular • Axillary • Carotid • Interscapular • Peripheral arteries (femoral, brachial, popliteal) 📌 Inching Technique (Must Know) Mitral → Tricuspid → Pulmonary → Aortic (stepwise movement) 💡 Perfect for clinical exams, viva, and ward rounds 📲 Download the eConceptual App Join Conceptual Pediatrics for daily high-yield concepts . . . [ pediatrics, pediatric residency, pediatric cardiology, pediatric clinical examination, cardiovascular examination pediatrics, heart sounds in children, pediatric murmurs, clinical skills pediatrics, medical residency pediatrics, pediatric viva preparation, bedside examination, md pediatrics ]