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Parasternal Heave

March 28th, 2020
 
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Overview

Left parasternal heave is a sign of right ventricular hypertrophy.
  • How to Elicit

  • Place the thenar eminence of the hand over the left side of the sternum, palpating for an abnormal pulsation.
  • Parasternal Heave
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