title: Physical assessment. The heart.
abstract: This article discusses normal and abnormal anatomy and physiology of the heart and the techniques used in physical assessment. Specific adverse drug effects are discussed and a case study is provided to illustrate key concepts.
mesh_terms: D001314:Auscultation; D005665:Furosemide / Q000009:adverse effects; D006321:Heart / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000502:physiology*; D006326:Heart Auscultation; D006331:Heart Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced; D006801:Humans; D006973:Hypertension / Q000188:drug therapy; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010173:Palpation; D010474:Percussion; D010808:Physical Examination; D011433:Propranolol / Q000009:adverse effects
chemical_list: D005665:Furosemide; D011433:Propranolol