This document provides information on describing heart murmurs, heart sounds, and the jugular vein pressure (JVP) waveform. It discusses the timing, shape, location, and other characteristics of murmurs. It describes the first, second, third, and fourth heart sounds and what they indicate. It also explains how to assess the JVP waveform and what the different waves mean in terms of cardiac function. Causes of elevated JVP are outlined. Key information on cardiac auscultation and assessment of the JVP is summarized.