Difference between revisions of "S5"
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| − | '''S5''' is the fifth [[Anatomy of the Heart|heart sound]], the "schwa" of "lub-dub-schwa," or "phle" in "phle-bi-tis." It is very difficult to identify an '''S5''' and often requires putting the patient in a reverse headstand position. | + | '''S5''' is the fifth [[Anatomy of the Heart|heart sound]], the "schwa" of "lub-dub-schwa," or "phle" in "phle-bi-tis." It is very difficult to identify an '''S5''' and often requires putting the patient in a reverse headstand position. An '''S5''' is easily mistaken for the [[F5]], a vicious [[Physical Exam|physical exam]] maneuver. |
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Revision as of 13:38, 3 October 2016
S5 is the fifth heart sound, the "schwa" of "lub-dub-schwa," or "phle" in "phle-bi-tis." It is very difficult to identify an S5 and often requires putting the patient in a reverse headstand position. An S5 is easily mistaken for the F5, a vicious physical exam maneuver.
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