Editor's Note: Before reading this article, it is recommended that readers first review "Nonauscultatory Cardiac Exam: Assessing the Elderly Person," previously published on Medscape. As with most ...

New evidence suggests AI-assisted auscultation may help clinicians detect hidden valvular heart disease earlier, potentially reshaping frontline cardiac screening while raising important questions ...

An older man presents with acute coronary syndrome and a large atrial myxoma, complicating diagnosis and guiding decisions on revascularization and surgery.

During cardiac auscultation, I have the patient lean forward, take a deep breath, and forcefully exhale. The combination of maneuvers causes retractions of the chest cavity, making the heart closer to ...

The patient–doctor relationship is built upon trust in not only doctors' knowledge and skills but also attitudes. Over time, notions of trust in medical education have focused increasingly on trainees ...