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2.9: Assessment of Cardiovascular and Peripheral Vascular System

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Lecture: Assessment of Cardiovascular and Peripheral Vascular System

  1. Review of anatomy & physiology
  2. Changes with age
  3. Techniques of examination
  4. Screening for health promotion

Special Considerations

  1. Health Promotion
  2. Lifespan
  3. Psychosocial
  4. Cultural/Environmental assessment

Documentation of findings

  1. Assessment of heart sounds
  2. Palpation and auscultation of arterial pulses
  3. Inspection and palpation of peripheral perfusion

Laboratory: Assessment techniques and use of equipment

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qlfVHjVXlmQ


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