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Examination of Cardiac Apex Beat
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Apex beat is the palpable cardiac impulse. It is also defined as the lowermost and outermost (most lateral and most inferior) prominent cardiac pulsation. Examination of this cardiac impulse can give valuable inputs into the diagnosis of cardiac disease. Correct interpretation of the apex beat requires proper understanding of the cardiac anatomy and the cardiac cycle physiology.

Synonyms: Apex impulse; Point of Maximal Impulse (PMI)
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