The Cardiologist Looks at the Hand

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THE hand as a source of clinical information is so obvious that it may be neglected; yet there are no parts of the body more accessible for clinical study. Unique for its abundance of muscles, nerves and blood vessels, the hand is a powerful, dynamic organ capable of all kinds of reactions.A physician first introduces himself as an examiner not only through the visual sense but also, very early, through the sense of touch. Thus, the greeting of a patient with a formal, though cordial, handshake can be highly informative: this is the first direct contact between physician and . . .

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