Where is the best place to hear aortic stenosis?

Aortic stenosis: Murmur: Harsh late-peaking crescendo-decrescendo systolic murmur. Heard best- left 2nd ICS.

What is the difference between Pansystolic and Holosystolic?

A second type of systolic murmur is holosystolic (sometimes called pansystolic) because the intensity is high throughout systole as shown in the figure. This type of murmur is caused by mitral or tricuspid regurgitation, or by a ventricular septal defect.

Where is aortic Regurg?

Aortic regurgitation, also known as aortic insufficiency, is a decrescendo blowing diastolic murmur heard best at the left lower sternal border, heard when blood flows retrograde into the left ventricle.

Why is aortic Regurg heard at left sternal border?

Auscultation on the left lower sternal border. In a patient with aortic regurgitation there is an increase in the blood flow across the aortic valve. This may generate a systolic outflow tract murmur that is best heard on the aortic area at the right upper sternal border, intercostal spaces 1st and 2nd.

Does aortic stenosis show on ECG?

The diagnosis of aortic stenosis is made mostly on physical examination and by echocardiography. The ECG in patients with aortic stenosis frequently shows left ventricular hypertrophy with strain and left atrial enlargement; however, these findings are non-specific for aortic stenosis.

How do you know if a murmur is systolic or diastolic?

First, decide if the murmur is occurring between S1 and S2 (systolic) or between S2 and S1 (diastolic), or if it begins in systole and continues into diastole. Systolic murmurs may be either midsystolic, late systolic, or present throughout systole (pansystolic or holosystolic).

How do you know if you have aortic regurgitation?

Aortic valve regurgitation can typically be diagnosed by physical exam. Your doctor will check your blood pressure, pulse, and listen for abnormal sounds in your heart and lungs. Other tests may include: Echocardiogram (echo).

What is the end stage of aortic stenosis?

If left untreated, severe aortic stenosis can lead to heart failure. Intense fatigue, shortness of breath, and swelling of your ankles and feet are all signs of this. It can also lead to heart rhythm problems (arrhythmias) and even sudden cardiac death.