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Exercise - Heart Rate 120 | Lessons with Audio and Video | #37

Exercise increases heart action. This increases the heart rate and the intensity of the first heart sound. At 120 beats per minute the durations of systole and diastole are about equal. Other conditions, such as stress, elevated temperature and hyperthyroidism can also increase the intensity of the first heart sound. When these conditions are alleviated, the first heart sound returns to normal. The heart sounds are best heard using the diaphragm of the stethoscope.

Auscultation Sounds

auscultation sound from lesson
waveform

Position

Patient position
The patient's position should be standing.

Listening Tips

S1:Increased rate and intensity

Waveform (Phonocardiogram)



Observe Cardiac Animation

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