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PMI at the 5th intercostal space at the midclavicular line: Normal

Posted By: ss on 2008-01-04
In Reply to: can someone tell me what I just typed..don't know what it means. heart exam. sm - minmin

Subject: PMI at the 5th intercostal space at the midclavicular line: Normal

or PMI 5th ICS at the MCL if you are not allowed to expand.


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