The primary purpose of the cardiac examination is to assess the structure and function of the heart as a muscular pump and to evaluate it for possible malfunctions. Because heart disease is so common ...

Based on findings from a computer-based, multimedia, interactive test, cardiac examination skills do not appear to differ among third-year medical students, resident physicians, faculty members or ...

Handheld ultrasound is more accurate and less expensive than physical examinations when used to diagnose patients with common cardiac abnormalities, according to a study published online in the ...

Background The usefulness and modalities of cardiovascular screening in young athletes remain controversial, particularly concerning the role of 12-lead ECG. One of the reasons refers to the presumed ...

Reports on the incidence and causes of sudden cardiac death among young athletes have relied largely on estimated rates of participation and varied methods of reporting. We sought to investigate the ...