Bates' Visual Guide — cardiac and peripheral vascular segments
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13.1 Introduction
Overview of the cardiovascular exam and the order to do it in at the bedside.
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13.3 Heart anatomy
Chambers and valves, and where they sit under the chest wall.
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13.4 Heart sounds — anatomy & physiology
What produces S1, S2, S3, and S4, and the physiology of splitting and gallops. Watch before the auscultation segment.
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13.5 Heart — physical examination
The precordial exam: inspecting the chest wall, locating the PMI, and palpating for heaves and thrills.
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13.6 Auscultation of heart sounds
The five auscultation areas, the order to move through them, and when to use the diaphragm vs. the bell.
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13.9 Jugular veins — physical examination
Positioning the patient at 30–45°, identifying the internal jugular pulsation, measuring vertical height above the sternal angle.
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13.8 Carotid arteries — physical examination
Palpating the carotid pulse character (volume, upstroke, contour) and auscultating for bruits.
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13.10 Pathology & special maneuvers
Abnormal heart sounds and murmurs, plus positional maneuvers: left lateral decubitus for S3 and MS, sitting forward for AR.
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14.4 Peripheral vascular — upper extremities
The peripheral vascular exam of the arms. In the learning guide this is the radial and brachial pulses and the Allen test.
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14.5 Peripheral vascular — abdomen
The abdominal part of the peripheral vascular exam. In the learning guide this is palpating the aorta and listening for aortic and renal bruits.
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14.6 Peripheral vascular — lower extremities
The peripheral vascular exam of the legs. In the learning guide this is the femoral, popliteal, dorsalis pedis, and posterior tibial pulses, and edema.
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13.2 Cardiovascular health history
Taking a cardiovascular history: chest pain, dyspnea, palpitations, syncope.
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13.7 Vascular structures of the neck — anatomy
Anatomy of the carotid arteries and jugular veins. Watch before the JVP and carotid segments.
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13.11 Dynamic maneuvers
Valsalva, handgrip, and squat-to-stand for distinguishing systolic murmurs. Usually taught after M1.
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14.3 Peripheral vascular anatomy
Arteries and veins of the arms and legs. Watch before the peripheral vascular exam segments.
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14.7 Peripheral vascular pathology & special maneuvers
Abnormal peripheral vascular findings and special maneuvers.
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13.0 Full cardiovascular volume(same content as the segments above, in one video)
All cardiovascular segments in one video. Useful as a review before manikin practice.