Is physical examination of the cardiovascular system still important?

Dr Andrew Elder is an NHS Consultant in Acute Medicine for Older People in Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom, and an Honorary Professor at the Edinburgh Medical School.

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Is physical examination of the cardiovascular system still important?

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