5 Questions
What is the etiology associated with the 3rd heart sound?
Volume overload
Which type of heart failure is typically associated with the 3rd heart sound?
Systolic heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (EF)
What condition is most likely to lead to the 4th heart sound?
Hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy (HOCM)
When is the 3rd heart sound heard during the cardiac cycle?
Early in diastole immediately after S2
Which type of hypertrophy is associated with the 3rd heart sound?
Eccentric hypertrophy
Test your knowledge on basic concepts in cardiology such as heart sounds, etiology of volume overload, dilated cardiomyopathy, and systolic heart failure. Learn about the characteristics of the 3rd and 4th heart sounds and their clinical significance.
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