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Diastolic sounds

Diastolic sounds

• Can be grouped as early or mid-to-late diatolic events.

Early diastolic sounds

• Mitral and tricuspid opening snaps.
• Mitral prosthetic opening sound.
• Tumor plops.
• Pericardial knocks

Mid to late diastolic sounds

• S3
• S4
• Summation gallop

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Disclaimer: Material is for discussion & review and is not advice or endorsement. Comments to Donald Vine MD.