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Heart Sounds Basics Video
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Video at a Glance
- Heart sounds are heard using a stethoscope, mainly the valves opening and closing.
- A phonocardiogram is a visual representation of the sounds the heart makes.
- Heart sounds change depending on the placement of the stethoscope.
- Other sounds may indicate valve problems or other heart abnormalities.
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