Heart Murmur: Pathophysiology, Auscultation Dynamics, and Clinical Evaluation
1. Introduction to Heart Murmurs A heart murmur is a distinct, prolonged auditory manifestation detected during cardiac auscultation. Unlike the crisp, distinct “lub-dub” sounds generated by the sharp closure of the cardiac valves, a murmur is characterized by a whooshing, blowing, or rumbling noise. This sound is generated by turbulent blood flow within the heart … Read more