How is the S1 and S2 heart sound best auscultated? Both the S1 and the S2 heart sounds are best heard using the diaphragm of the stethoscope since they are high pitched. The S1 heart sound is best ...
An S4 heart sound cannot be present during atrial fibrillation (atrial kick is required). An S3 heart sound cannot be present in the setting of severe mitral stenosis. An S3 heart sound can be present ...
Editor's Note: Before reading this article, it is recommended that readers first review "Nonauscultatory Cardiac Exam: Assessing the Elderly Person," previously published on Medscape. As with most ...
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