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Aortic Sclerosis (Musical Murmur)

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.

Auscultation Sound From Lesson

Position

The patient's position should be supine.

Listening Tips

S1:
Systole: Diamond shaped, musical murmur, early systole. Often loud
S2:
Diastole:

Observe

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