Right heart failure physical examination
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Overview
Physical exam should consist of a thorough cardiovascular exam, an abdominal exam, and examination of the extremities. Findings to be aware of are cyanosis, JVD, S2 and S3 heart sounds, ascites, hepatomegaly, and pedal edema.
Physical Examination
Skin
Cardiovascular
- Elevated jugular venous pressure (swelling (distension) of the neck veins)
- Right sided S3
- Fixed split S2 in the presence of an atrial septal defect