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Audible
findings There may be a single or multiple clicks throughout systole. If and when the prolapse developes, a more severe regurgitation will occur as in this example. A single click will usually occur late in systole, while multiple clicks indicates more profound weakening and will happen in a wider array throughout systole. Many patients will have a late systolic cresendo murmur like a quick “honk”. This is caused by inability of the valve to keep its closure and it will leak towards the end of systole. The late systolic murmur may be of many various characters and can at times be extremely loud, to a point where it is easily heard without the stethoscope! MVP is best heard over Apex. |