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











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