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1
Q

What are the boundaries of the heart?

A

3rd CC - 1cm from sternal border
2nd ICS - 2.5cm from sternal border
5th ICS to apex beat at MCL
6th CC - 1cm from sternal border

2
Q

What is Cardiac Tamponade?

A

Rapid accumulation of fluid in pericardial sac
pericardial effusion
cardiac tamponade
Biventricular failure

3
Q

At what vertebral level does the bifurcation of the R. Brachiocephalic trunk happen?

A

T1

4
Q

At what level does the arch of the aorta occur?

A

T4

5
Q

Where can you auscultate the heart valves?

A

Aortic - Right sternal edge 2ndICS
Pulmonary - Left sternal edge 2nd ICS
Tricuspid - Left sternal edge 5th ICS;
Mitral - Mid-clavicular line 5th ICS