This document discusses sequential segmental analysis of the heart. It begins by introducing the concept and origins in the 1960s. It then explains that sequential segmental analysis involves evaluating the heart in segments using a pattern recognition approach. This allows for comprehensive examination and minimizes error in detecting defects. The remainder of the document details the specific segments analyzed - atrial, ventricular, ventriculoarterial, and arterial - and describes the Van Praagh classification system for analyzing each segment.