Normally, a patient's history and physical findings direct the doctor toward the diagnosis.

Where Marissa had trained, every physical finding went into the record.

Some people with early symptoms of heart failure have no physical findings.

Symptoms and physical findings associated with the disorder usually become apparent in the first or second year of life.

"To explain his ruling, the judge has to tie it to physical findings," she said.

However, physical findings may be lacking, and a good history is necessary.

While most of the physical findings are harmless, there can be significant medical problems associated with the syndrome.

But the physical findings lead me to suspect her death was quick.

In some individuals with the disorder, additional symptoms and physical findings may also be present.

"His physical findings would certainly support that," I said.