Cardiovascular history taking and clinical examination

Abstract

Specific body systems have focused examinations. In this article the cardiovascular history and assessment is discussed. Building on from the previous article – Clinical History Taking, this article will guide the reader into the requirements of how to assess a patient with a cardiovascular presentation, how to clinically focus when presented with the multitude of possibilities and what information is required to establish a differential diagnosis. History taking and clinical examination is discussed in detail to allow the reader to develop their assessment skills to an advanced practice level.