The practice and teaching of physical examination techniques have evolved slowly since Hippocrates' time and have been virtually unchanged since the invention of the stethoscope nearly two centuries ...

During the follow-up, physical training promoted significant reductions of resting HR in all study subgroups and a reduction of mean BP levels in both treated and non-treated hypertensive subjects.

Bedside cardiac assessment (BCA) involves gathering a patient's medical history, performing a physical examination, and determining the need for diagnostic testing. Physicians integrate this ...

Physical activity decreases the risk of sudden cardiac death in unfit men, reveals new research. Physical activity decreases the risk of sudden cardiac death in unfit men, reveals research presented ...

Correspondence to Dr Jonathan A Drezner, Department of Family Medicine, Sports Medicine Section, University of Washington, Seattle, WA 98195-0005, USA; jdrezner{at}uw.edu Objectives We assessed ...