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Late diastolic murmur

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Listen for: A low rumble at the end of diastole that runs into S1 (presystolic). Systole is clear.

Usually means: Classically mitral stenosis in sinus rhythm, where atrial contraction pushes blood through the narrow valve.

10 recordings of this finding. Compare with normal heart sounds to hear the difference.

References1
  1. Bickley LS, Szilagyi PG, Hoffman RM, Soriano RP. Bates' Guide to Physical Examination and History Taking. 13th ed. Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer; 2021. Cardiovascular system chapter.