Cardiac Examination - Percussion on Right Sternal Border
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What is a possible cause of the third heart sound (S3) in pregnant women?

  • Ventricular hypertrophy
  • Mitral regurgitation
  • Dilated cardiomyopathy
  • Excessive ventricular vibrations due to rapid ventricular filling (correct)

    • Where is the third heart sound (S3) best heard?

  • Right sternal border
  • Right lateral decubitus
  • Left sternal border
  • Apex (correct)

    • In which condition can the fourth heart sound (S4) be heard?

  • Aortic valve stenosis
  • Restrictive cardiomyopathy (correct)
  • Athletes
  • Healthy young adults

    • What causes the fourth heart sound (S4) to occur?

    <p>Forceful atrial contraction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When is the third heart sound (S3) considered physiological?

    <p>In children and athletes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition could lead to the occurrence of both S3 and S4 heart sounds simultaneously?

    <p>Restrictive cardiomyopathy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a possible cause for the third heart sound (S3) in adults other than pregnant women?

    <p>Mitral or tricuspid regurgitations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition might result in a patient presenting with both S3 and S4 heart sounds?

    <p>Dilated cardiomyopathy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where on the body is the fourth heart sound (S4) usually best heard?

    <p>Apex.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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