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Systolic Murmurs

Aortic Sclerosis (Musical Murmur) Sounds

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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.


Aortic Sclerosis (Musical Murmur)
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The recommended auscultation position for the stethoscope is the Aortic position. For this sound, use stethoscope's Diaphragm.


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The recommended patient position is Supine

Phonocardiogram

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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
2Aortic Sclerosis (Musical Murmur) checkmark
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: Diamond shaped, musical murmur, early systole. Often loud.
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