The following text summarizes information provided in the video. Arterial disease in the lower limbs is often caused by atherosclerosis, thrombosis, or embolism. In addition, traumatic damage to the ...

Have the patient turn slightly toward you to relax the neck muscles, and palpate gently between the sternocleidomastoid (SCM) and the trachea. Do not go above the thyroid cartilage to avoid ...

PALPATION of the pedal pulses is a part of the physical examination for evaluation of the peripheral circulation. To interpret the findings of this examination it is necessary to know the normal ...

Screening individuals for atrial fibrillation (AF) using wearable devices is more cost-effective than screening using conventional methods such as 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG) and pulse palpation, ...

Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) means blockage in the blood supply to the leg caused by cholesterol deposition and clotting. Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is closely interlinked with PAD, ...