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heart murmurs
heart murmurs
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07/06/2011

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Term
Mitral Stenosis
Definition
Late-diastolic blowing murmur, heard best at apex. Other findings = opening snap, loud S1, A-fib, pulm HTN,
Term
Mitral Regurg
Definition
holosystolic murmur, radiates to axilla. Other findings = soft S1, L atrial enlargement, pulm HTN, LVH
Term
Aortic stenosis
Definition
harsh systolic ejection murmur, radiates to carotids. Other features = slow pulse upstroke, S3/S4, ejection click, LVH, cardiomegaly, syncope with angina and CHF.
Term
Aortic regurgitation
Definition
early diastolic decrescendo murmur, heard best at apex. Other findings = widened pulse pressure, LVH, LV dilatation, S3
Term
Mitral prolapse
Definition
mid-systolic click or late systolic murmur. Ass'd w/ panic d/o.
Term
Constrictive pericarditis
Definition
pericardial knock.
Term
Patent ductus arteriosus
Definition
constant machine-like murmur in upper left sternal border, possible CHF. Ass'd with congenital rubella and high altitude.
Term
Ventricular septal defect
Definition
holosystolic murmur next to sternum. MOST COMMON CONGENITAL HEART DEFECT.
Term
Atrial septal defect
Definition
fixed, split S2, palpitations.
Term
Coarctation of the aorta
Definition
systolic murmur over mid-upper back.
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