Aortic Stenosis (Diamond Shaped Systolic Murmur) C31
Aortic Stenosis (Diamond Shaped Systolic Murmur) C31
This is an auscultation example of a diamond shaped systolic murmur associated with aortic stenosis. The first and second heart sounds are normal. The murmur starts shortly after the first heart sound and ends before the second heart sound. The murmur is mid to high-pitched. The anatomy video shows a markedly thickened left ventricle. The aortic valve leaflets are thickened and immobile. The murmur is caused by turbulent flow across the stenotic aortic valve.Auscultation Sounds


Patient Recording


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Position

The patient's position should be sitting.
Listening Tips
Systole:Diamond shaped, harsh, high-pitch, late peaking murmurWaveform (Phonocardiogram)
Observe
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The animation shows a markedly thickened left ventricle. The aortic valve leaflets are thickened and immobile. The murmur is caused by turbulent flow across the stenotic aortic valve.
Authors
These authors contributed the audio recordings and text found in this reference guide: Jon Keroes, MD,Diane Wrigley, PA, and David Lieberman.Medically reviewed by Dr. Barbara Erickson, PhD, RN, CCRN.
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