Guide To Heart Murmurs: Mitral Stenosis Murmur

 WHAT IS IT?

A mitral stenosis murmur is a

WHAT CAUSES IT?

This heart murmur can be caused by:

FEATURES OF AUSCULTATION

Where to listen: this murmur is typically heard best at

When to listen: this is a SYSTOLIC/DIASTOLIC murmur and can be best appreciated during SYSTOLE/DIASTOLE (BEGINS/ENDS after S1 and BEGINS/ENDS before S2)

What to listen for: typically this murmur is described as a

IMPACT OF BEDSIDE MANEUVERS ON THIS MURMUR

Various bedside movements can be performed that can help inform what type of murmur is present. The following maneuvers will have the listed effects on an aortic stenosis murmur:

  • Valslava will cause the murmur intensity to
  • Standing up will cause the murmur intensity to
  • Rapid squatting will cause the murmur intensity to

 

Page Updated: 04.02.2017