If the apical impulse is more vigorous than expected to the chest wall, it is called

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The apical impulse is more vigorous than expected; it is referred to as a heave or lift. A thrill is a palpable murmur. A bruit is an auscultated arterial murmur. A murmur is an auscultated sound that is caused by turbulent blood flow into, through, or out of the heart. Crepitus is air in the subcutaneous tissue from respirations.

If the Apical Impulse Is More Vigorous Than Expected to the Chest