First Heart Sound - Loud | Auscultation Cheat Sheet with Sounds & Video | #38

Usually, the first heart sound is slightly louder than the second heart sound when heard in the Mitral valve area. In this case the first heart sound is much louder than the second heart sound. This can be produced by a thickened, but still mobile, mitral valve. Look at the anatomy video to see the thickened mitral valve leaflets. A very loud first heart sound can be an indication of mitral stenosis.

Auscultation Audio

auscultation sound from lesson
waveform

Technique

Patient position
The patient's position should be supine.

Auscultation Tips

S1:Increased intensity
S2:Softer intensity than S1

Sound Wave



Observe Cardiac Animation

Notice the thickened mitral valve leaflets. The first heart sound is much louder than the second heart sound. This can be produced by a thickened, but still mobile, mitral valve.
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First Heart Sound - Loud | Auscultation Cheat Sheet with Sounds & Video | #38

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