Significance of palpation of precordium is given below
- To confirm inspection findings
- Palpation of apex beat
- Left parasternal heave
- Pulsation - Pulmonary area and other intercostal spaces
- Thrill and shocks of heart sounds
- Position of Trachea.
- The fingertips are used to feel pulsations,
- The base of fingers for thrills and hand base for heaves.
- Ideal position is supine or upper trunk elevated to 30°.