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Precordial Examination

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Draping & Inspection

Draping & General Inspection
Inspection for apex beat
Inspection for pulsations

Palpation

Palpation of the apex beat
Palpation for any thrills, parasternal heaves, or epigastic pulsations

Auscultation

Auscultation of S1 and S2
Auscultation of S3 and S4

Student Practice

Locating the apex beat