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Diastolic Murmur

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Overview

  • A diastolic murmur is an abnormal cardiac sound that is present during diastole, between S2 and S1. 
  • Note whether the murmur occurs in early, mid or late diastole.

    • Causes of Diastolic Murmur

    • Aortic regurgitation
    • Mitral stenosis
    • Pulmonary regurgitation
    • Tricuspid stenosis
  • Early diastolic - aortic or pulmonary regurgitation
    • Diastolic Murmur
  • Mid-diastolic - mitral stenosis
    • Diastolic Murmur
  • Late diastolic / presystolic - tricuspid stenosis
    • Diastolic Murmur
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