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In my recent book on the cardiovascular physical examination, Braunwald wrote, "Intelligent selection of investigative procedures from the ever-increasing array of tests now available requires far more sophisticated decision-making than was necessary when the choices were limited to electrocardiography and chest roentgenography. The clinical examination provides the critical information necessary for most of these decisions."¹ The article by Drazner et al.² in this issue of the Journal is a step in the right direction and will help refocus attention on proper technique for the bedside examination of the heart and circulation.

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