A palpable rushing vibration over the base of the heart at the second intercostal space is called a:
A) heave.
B) lift.
C) thrill.
D) thrust.

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A thrill is a fine, palpable, rushing vibration-a palpable murmur. Cardiac thrills generally indicate a disruption of the expected blood flow related to some defect in the closure of one of the semilunar valves (generally aortic or pulmonic stenosis), pulmonary hypertension, or atrial septal defect. A heave or lift is a more vigorous apical impulse. A lift is another term for a heave, which is a more vigorous apical impulse. A thrust is sudden, forcible forward movement.

A Palpable Rushing Vibration Over the Base of the Heart