This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams.

In this episode you will learn:

• How to differentiate between the S3 and S4 heart sounds and their significance in heart failure and hypertension.

• The correct procedure for assessing Jugular Venous Distension (JVD) and why patient positioning is a common exam trap.

• How to distinguish between the clinical presentations of right-sided versus left-sided heart failure for scenario-based questions.

• To identify priority assessment findings that signal acute cardiovascular compromise over chronic, stable conditions.

• A mental shortcut for prioritizing interventions: "Circulation Before Documentation," to focus on action over charting in critical situations.

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