Physical Examination of the Heart and Circulation

Perloff, Joseph K.

ISBN 10: 0721683215 / ISBN 13: 9780721683218

Published by Elsevier - Health Sciences Division, 2000

Ships from the UK. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. Seller Inventory # 6904350-6

Synopsis:

The new edition of this pocket-sized reference is a comprehensive guide to physical examination techniques of the
heart and circulation in infants, children, and adults. It fully describes and illustrates what a thorough, accurate
cardiovascular physical examination consists of, and explores the association between the physical signs, structure and function of the heart and circulation.

Describes the elements of a complete cardiovascular physical exam including physical appearance, the arterial pulse, the jugular and peripheral veins, the location and movements of the heart (percussion, palpatation, and observation of the precordium), and auscultation of the chest and abdomen.

Examines the relationship between physical signs and their anatomic and physiologic inferences.

Offers techniques for eliciting cardiovascular physical signs.

Presents in-depth coverage of physical examination of the chest and abdomen.

Features meticulously chosen state-of-the-art illustrations, digitally enhanced, allowing for detailed explanations and easy comprehension of the examination techniques.

Provides historical background of each chapters topic.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Physical Examination of the Heart and ...
Publisher: Elsevier - Health Sciences Division
Publication Date: 2000
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: Good
Edition: 3rd Edition