Cardiology

Question 1

What condition is characterised by a click after the first heart sound (S1) followed by a late systolic murmur at the apex?

Answer 1

mitral valve regurgitation/ prolapse

Question 2

What is the pathology behind mitral valve regurgitation?

Answer 2

occurs when mitral valve leaflets prolapse into the left atrium during systole, often leading to a mild- systolic click followed by a murmur due to mitral regurgitation