Abnormal Heart Sounds Flashcards
1
Q
Grade 1 murmur description?
A
Very faint
2
Q
Grade 2 murmur description?
A
Quiet, but heard stethoscope
3
Q
Grade 3 murmur description?
A
Moderately loud
4
Q
Grade 4 murmur description?
A
Loud with palpable thrill
5
Q
Grade 5 murmur description?
A
Very loud with thrill. Can hear with stethoscope off a little
6
Q
Grade 6 murmur description?
A
Heard without stethoscope
7
Q
What word does the S3 heart sound sound like? Also, what condition is S3 associated with?
A
Kentucky. Left sided heart failure
8
Q
How do we describe S4 and what word does it sound like?
A
Forceful contraction against stiff low compliant ventricle.
Tennessee
9
Q
What are the 4 continuous murmurs?
A
PDA
AV fistula
ASD
Coarctation