Precordial Palpation Finding of Lift or Heave

**Semantic type:** Finding

**Definition:** A clinical finding in which there is an abnormally increased and sustained systolic pulsation found on palpation of the chest wall over the heart, including over a ventricle or the pulmonary artery area. This is typically associated with increased blood volume or pressure in the associated chamber. (ACC/AHA)

**Synonyms:** - Lift or heave