Heart sounds

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Belleza156

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Does anyone know what source the writers of the USMLE gets their heart sounds from?

I'm looking for one place to learn all the heart sounds from, because I've noticed some differences in S3 and S4 gallops in different websites. The sounds are confusing enough so I just want to focus on one place to I can develop a good ear for them. Anyone have any ideas?
 
Does your medical school have a resource you can listen to? If not I would just go through the UWorld Cardio Path/Phys questions. They have A L O T of heart sounds lol
 
Does anyone know what source the writers of the USMLE gets their heart sounds from?

I'm looking for one place to learn all the heart sounds from, because I've noticed some differences in S3 and S4 gallops in different websites. The sounds are confusing enough so I just want to focus on one place to I can develop a good ear for them. Anyone have any ideas?

This is an excellent site.
http://depts.washington.edu/physdx/heart/demo.html

I listen to these after reading the corresponding description in FA. Also, it is from a reputable institution. Hope this helps.