Difference between revisions of "Sternotomy"

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Latest revision as of 11:21, 17 July 2017

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Sternotomy is the last part of the cardiac exam that allows a health care provider to visualize the heart directly.[1] It is best performed with a scalpel not a stethoscope.


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References


  1. Physical Exam Tips: The Heart (Gomerblog)


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