Heart Sounds Flashcards
1
Q
Where is the aortic sound heard?
A
right side as blood is pushed out here
2
Q
Where is the pulmonic valve heard?
A
left side
3
Q
Where are tricuspid and mitral valve heard?
A
right side
- mitral valve is heard beneath apex of heart
4
Q
Acronym?
A
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5
Q
Valvular Regurgitation
A
- creates murmur when valve is supposed to be closed but isn’t
6
Q
Valvular Stenosis
A
- stiffening of heart valves which narrows valve and restricts blood flow
- creates murmur when valve is closed but is supposed to be open
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