Cardiology: Exam and ECG Vocabulary

Distinguish terms for cardiac sounds, rhythm, and electrical conduction.

What to know

A cardiac examination describes what was heard or felt. An electrocardiogram describes electrical activity. In a case summary, identify where each finding came from and keep terms for rate, rhythm, and conduction distinct.

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Clinical scenario

A fictional exam describes a systolic murmur. What does systolic identify?

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