Physical Examination of Heart Diseases in Children.
- Author:
Jo Won JUNG
1
Author Information
1. Division of Pediatric Cardiology, Department of Pediatrics, Ajou University School of Medicine, Suwon, Korea. jwjung@ajou.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Physical examination;
Heart diseases;
Children
- MeSH:
Cardiovascular System;
Child*;
Diagnosis, Differential;
Electrocardiography;
Heart Diseases*;
Heart*;
Humans;
Infant;
Infant, Newborn;
Physical Examination*;
Radiography;
Thorax
- From:Journal of the Korean Pediatric Cardiology Society
2007;11(3):179-184
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
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Abstract:
A complete history and physical examination for heart diseases in children, especially neonates and infants, enables the pediatrician to compile an appropriate differential diagnosis, order tests such as chest radiography and electrocardiogram in a suitable manner, and efficiently care for the patients. The ability to obtain an accurate history and to perform an excellent physical examination is very important and provides the basis for best management of children with heart diseases. As such, we are reviewed the components of the history and the physical examination that are critical in assessing the cardiovascular system.
