<prompt> Answer this question truthfullyWhat is the reason for palpating the precordium?  <response>: <reason> General cardiovascular exams including evaluation of the heart sounds and palpation of the precordium are shown below: ev:youtubedp5m2tXHDmAev:youtubehXU24g95wJUev:youtube-8Hi1PjZam4ev:youtubeMIfmjFG6BTQ 