Heart Flashcards
second intercostal space, right sternal border
aortic area
second intercostal space, left sternal border
pulmonic area
third intercostal space, left sternal border
Erb’s point
5th intercostal space, left sternal border
Tricuspid area
5th intercostal space,, left midclavicular line
mitral area
Where is S1 usually heard best?
at the apex “lub”
Where is S2 usually heard best?
at the base “dub”
Why is it important to not press too firmly, on the carotid arteries?
could slow down the heart rate
why is it important to assess only one carotid artery at a time?
to avoid compromising arterial blood to the brain
if an S3 sound is heard what does this mean?
too much fluid
“need to pee”
if an S4 sound is heard what does this mean?
walls of muscles too rigid
“stiff as a board”
valve having trouble opening
stenosis
valve having trouble closing
regurgitating
“gallop rhythm”
S4
mitral valve (diastole)
opening
