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Old 05-28-2012, 03:13 PM   #1
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When first aid states that MVP is heard best at S2, they mean the left sternal boarder ?
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Old 05-28-2012, 04:27 PM   #2
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I thought that meant that after the actual prolapse you have an increase in intensity of the murmur until it peaks at the heart sound S2.
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Old 05-28-2012, 04:43 PM   #3
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I thought that meant that after the actual prolapse you have an increase in intensity of the murmur until it peaks at the heart sound S2.
your right. Thanks I dont know what I was thinking
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Old 05-28-2012, 05:15 PM   #4
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Which would also be midclavicular 5th intercostal.
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