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What is a possible cause of the third heart sound (S3) in pregnant women?
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?
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?
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?
What causes the fourth heart sound (S4) to occur?
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When is the third heart sound (S3) considered physiological?
When is the third heart sound (S3) considered physiological?
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Which condition could lead to the occurrence of both S3 and S4 heart sounds simultaneously?
Which condition could lead to the occurrence of both S3 and S4 heart sounds simultaneously?
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What is a possible cause for the third heart sound (S3) in adults other than pregnant women?
What is a possible cause for the third heart sound (S3) in adults other than pregnant women?
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Which condition might result in a patient presenting with both S3 and S4 heart sounds?
Which condition might result in a patient presenting with both S3 and S4 heart sounds?
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Where on the body is the fourth heart sound (S4) usually best heard?
Where on the body is the fourth heart sound (S4) usually best heard?
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