Sheeza Basharatalmost 2 years ago

Thrill and Heave

How do you check for thrills and heaves? Palpate for any heaves or thrills. A thrill is a palpable murmur whereas a heave can be a sign of right ventricular hypertrophy. A thrill feels like a vibration and a heave feels like an abnormally large beating of the heart. Feel for these all over the precordium.17