Aortic Sclerosis (Musical Murmur) | #88

This is a loud murmur early in systole. It has a diamond shaped appearance when viewed on the Waveform tab. The murmur is characterized by regular vibrations which give the murmur a musical quality ("cooing"). It is caused by turbulent blood flow into the aorta. S1 and S2 are normal. Diastole is silent.

Auscultation Audio

auscultation sound from lesson
waveform

Technique

Patient position
The patient's position should be supine.

Auscultation Tips

Systole:Diamond shaped, musical murmur, early systole. Often loud

Sound Wave



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Aortic Sclerosis (Musical Murmur) | #88

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