The major components of the cardiovascular physical examination are the

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The cardiovascular physical examination has two major components including: 1)examination of the precordium (the area on the anterior chest overlying the heart,great vessels,pericardium,and some pulmonary tissue); and 2)examination of the periphery or peripheral vasculature.The components of the periphery include: 1)inspection of the jugular venous pressure (JVP); 2)inspection of the hepatojugular reflux; 3)palpation and auscultation of the arterial pulses; 4)inspection and palpation of the peripheral perfusion; and 5)palpation of the epitrochlear node.

The Major Components of the Cardiovascular Physical Examination Are the