Abnormal heart sounds examples

1. Which heart sound is always abnormal?
2. How do you describe abnormal heart sounds?
3. Are S3 and S4 abnormal heart sounds?
4. What are S1 S2 S3 and S4 heart sounds?

Which heart sound is always abnormal?

The most common abnormal heart sound is a heart murmur. A murmur is a blowing, whooshing, or rasping sound that occurs during your heartbeat.

How do you describe abnormal heart sounds?

A heart murmur is a blowing, whooshing, or rasping sound heard during a heartbeat. The sound is caused by turbulent (rough) blood flow through the heart valves or near the heart.

Are S3 and S4 abnormal heart sounds?

The third and fourth heart sound (S3 and S4) are two abnormal heart sound components which are proved to be indicators of heart failure during diastolic period.

What are S1 S2 S3 and S4 heart sounds?

In a healthy adult, the heart makes two sounds, commonly described as 'lub' and 'dub. ' The third and fourth sounds may be heard in some healthy people, but can indicate impairment of the heart function. S1 and S2 are high-pitched and S3 and S4 are low-pitched sounds.