Fogoros, MDKey TakeawaysThe apical pulse is best felt on the chest wall over the heart’s apex.A normal heart rate is between 60 and 100 beats per minute at rest.Changes in apical pulse rhythm can ...

Apical hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is a rare condition where the heart walls thicken at the left ventricle’s apex, making it harder for the ventricle to pump. Symptoms are often vague or absent, but ...

For palpation, use your fingertips or the area between the metacarpophalangeal and proximal interphalangeal joints. Practice and attention will determine which area is most sensitive for you. The ...