History and physical exam for heart failure

References

Citations

1. Drazner MH, et al. (2001). Prognostic importance of elevated jugular venous pressure and a third heart sound in patients with heart failure. New England Journal of Medicine, 345(8): 574–581.

Author:	Robin Parks, MS	Last Updated: September 1, 2006
Medical Review:	Caroline S. Rhoads, MD - Internal Medicine Stephen Fort, MD, MRCP, FRCPC - Interventional Cardiology
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