On physical examination for cardiovascular issues, which finding would NOT be assessed?

In a physical examination for cardiovascular issues, assessments typically focus on indicators directly related to heart function and blood circulation. Skin coloration, while it can offer peripheral clues about overall health or systemic conditions, is not a primary finding directly related to cardiovascular assessment. It may indicate other medical issues, such as conditions affecting blood flow or oxygenation, but it does not provide specific information about the heart or systemic vascular health in the same way that other findings do.

Murmurs or extra heart sounds, an enlarged heart, and abnormal pulse amplitude are all critical areas of focus in cardiovascular assessments. Murmurs might indicate valvular heart disease or other abnormalities in blood flow, while an enlarged heart can signal heart failure or cardiomyopathy, and abnormal pulse amplitude can reflect issues with blood volume or pressure. Each of these findings offers significant insights into cardiovascular health that are directly related to the functioning of the heart and vascular system.