This is a simulation of a first heart sound and a second heart sound with greatly reduced intensity. This can be seen in an obese patient or a patient with emphysema. It is a challenge to your ability to hear these reduced intensity sounds.

Listen

patient thorax when auscultating by stethoscope

patient position during auscultation
The patient was supine during auscultation.

Visualize

Observe





?
main Pv# 1 , InitialPages , pix False , #Drops 0 ;
trys 0



This website provides professional medical education. For medical care contact your doctor. 2024 ©MedEdu LLC. All Rights Reserved. Terms & Conditions | About Us | Privacy | Email Us | 1 | n 1

  • mededu company logo
  • facebook like
  • twitter like
  • linkedin like
  • email share
An error has occurred. If you are using Safari 26.0, there is a bug in the Apple code, so upgrade to 26.1 or try an older version or another browser such as Chrome or Edge. Reload




🗙