Physical examination findings are non-specific. The heart rate and BP may be elevated due to increased sympathetic tone, or the BP can be low due to reduced cardiac output (cardiogenic shock ...

If the carotid upstroke comes significantly after the S2 heart sound, "tardus" is present indicating severe aortic stenosis. Other physical exam findings in patients with aortic stenosis include ...

On examination the patient was alert and oriented. Her heart rate was 65 bpm, blood pressure 138/71 mmHg, and oxygen saturation 98% while breathing room air. Cardiac examination revealed normal ...

A cardiologist says anyone over the age of 40, no matter their family history, should get a calcium scoring test to check ...