When palpating the chest, you find the point of maximal impulse (PMI) in the left midaxillary region. This can be indicative of:

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The point of maximal impulse (PMI) is typically located in the 5th intercostal space at the midclavicular line. Finding the PMI laterally displaced to the left midaxillary line suggests an enlargement of the heart, which is often due to left ventricular hypertrophy. This condition can result from conditions that increase the workload of the left ventricle, such as hypertension or heart valve diseases.

When Palpating the Chest, You Find the Point of Maximal