Question

The murmur of aortic valve stenosis is best described as a:

A. Holodiastolic decrescendo murmur heard best at the left sterna border
B. Holosystolic murmur heard at the apex radiating to the axilla
C. Midsystolic murmur heard best at the right upper sterna border
D. Midsystolic murmur heard best at the left upper sterna border

Answer 1

The murmur of aortic valve stenosis is best described as a holodiastolic decrescendo murmur heard best at the left sternal border.

Step-by-step explanation:

The murmur of aortic valve stenosis is best described as a:

A. Holodiastolic decrescendo murmur heard best at the left sternal border

B. Holosystolic murmur heard at the apex radiating to the axilla

C. Midsystolic murmur heard best at the right upper sternal border

D. Midsystolic murmur heard best at the left upper sternal border

In the case of aortic valve stenosis, which is the narrowing of the aortic valve, the best description of the murmur is option A. A holodiastolic decrescendo murmur is heard throughout diastole (when the ventricles are relaxed and filling with blood) and decreases in intensity. It is best heard at the left sternal border, which is the area where the aortic valve is usually loudest.