Step I Question- Cardio Sounds

[HelpPleaseMD]

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When first aid states that MVP is heard best at S2, they mean the left sternal boarder ?

 

[herewego]

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.

 

[HelpPleaseMD]

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

 

[Cole Trickle]

Which would also be midclavicular 5th intercostal.