Hands
The radial pulse should be assessed for:
- character
- rate
- rhythm
- left-right asymmetry between radial pulses
- radiofemoral delay
Other signs include:
- clubbing
- peripheral cyanosis
- the signs of infective endocarditis (splinter haemorrhages, Osler's nodes, Janeway lesions)
- xanthomata
- Quinke's sign - aortic regurgitation
Reference
- Delgado V, Ajmone Marsan N, de Waha S, et al. 2023 ESC guidelines for the management of endocarditis. Eur Heart J. 2023 Oct 14;44(39):3948-4042.
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