Aspects of PE - Thorax - Cardiac

3 important questions on Aspects of PE - Thorax - Cardiac

What is the first step of the horse cardiac exam?

Place hand right above the calcaneus and feel for an abnormal vibration (thrill)

What is the second step of the horse cardiac exam?

Auscultate heart right above elbow, on top of the olecranon, deep into the axilla for the heart base. Determine rate, abnormal sounds, rhythm

What is the third step of the horse cardiac exam?

Counting the intercostal space is optional, as it should be done if we find a murmur. MAP - 5, 4, 3

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