Aortic Stenosis (Diamond Shaped Systolic Murmur) C31 G

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 Sound From Lesson

Patient Recording

Aortic Stenosis (Diamond Shaped Systolic Murmur) C31

Patient Recording - Half Speed Playback

Position

The patient's position should be sitting.

Listening Tips

S1:
Systole: Diamond shaped, harsh, high pitch, late peaking murmur
S2:
Diastole:

Observe

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.