Examination of Cardiovascular System

CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM

Examination of cardiovascular system is assessed in Station 3 A.
This station lasts for ten minutes – six minutes for physical examination and four minutes for discussion with the examiner. A waring bell is rung at the end of 5 minutes so as to be prepared for the presentation of the case.
Examples of possible cardiology case written instructions:

•“This patient complains of chest pain and episodes of lightheadedness. Please examine their cardiovascular system.”

•“This patient has palpitations. Examine their cardiovascular system.”

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Examination of Cardiovascular System

CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM

Examination of cardiovascular system is assessed in Station 3 A.
This station lasts for ten minutes – six minutes for physical examination and four minutes for discussion with the examiner. A waring bell is rung at the end of 5 minutes so as to be prepared for the presentation of the case.
Examples of possible cardiology case written instructions:

•“This patient complains of chest pain and episodes of lightheadedness. Please examine their cardiovascular system.”

•“This patient has palpitations. Examine their cardiovascular system.”

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