Murmurs outside LUB-DUB are ALWAYS abnormal!
The NICUDoc · 22 Oct 2023 · 1 min
Summary
A brief explainer from The NICUDoc on recognising murmurs heard outside the first and second heart sounds as diastolic murmurs. It teaches that diastolic murmurs are always abnormal and should prompt escalation, as they may indicate a valvular problem.
Third-party teaching is shown for education. Check it against your unit's guidance.