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Systolic Murmurs

Innocent Murmur Sounds

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This is an example of an innocent murmur.

This type of murmur is seen with non-cardiac conditions such as pregnancy, hyperthyroidism, exercise and anemia. When these are treated appropriately the systolic murmur disappears.

The murmur is heard in early systole, is of short duration and has a frequency range of 120 hz to 250 hz. It is best auscultated in the pulmonic area and increases in intensity with inspiration. It can be heard with either the bell or diaphragm.

In this example S1 and S2 are normal. Diastole is silent.

The short duration and mid-range frequency characterize an innocent murmur.

Innocent Murmur
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The recommended auscultation position for the stethoscope is the Pulmonic position. For this sound, use stethoscope's Bell/Diaphragm.


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The recommended patient position is Supine

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This waveform plots sound amplitude on the vertical axis against time on the horizontal axis.

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Lessons
1Innocent Murmur checkmark
2Aortic Sclerosis (Musical Murmur)
3Aortic Stenosis -Mild
4Aortic Stenosis - Severe 2
5Mitral Regurgitation
6Mitral Valve Prolapse (Click with Late Systolic Murmur)
7Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
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A synopsis of important sound features and timing for this abnormality.
Systole: Early, short duration murmur, increases with inspiration.
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