Two Handed Palpation of the Apex Impulse

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Left Ventricular Hypertrophy

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Summary

With Left ventricular hypertrophy the apex impluse is:

  • Forceful
  • Sustained
  • SYNCHRONOUS with the carotid upstroke
  • Usually does not displace laterally
  • Often double due to an "atrial kick"