Healthcare providers listen to the heart's rhythm and sounds. Specific sounds have different meanings, and they assess whether abnormal sounds are present. Heart sounds are the noises made when ...

A S3 can be a normal finding in children, pregnant females and well-trained athletes; however, a S4 heart sound is almost always abnormal. CLINICAL PEARL: A S3 heart sound is often a sign of ...

A S3 can be a normal finding in children, pregnant females, and well trained athletes, however a S4 heart sound is almost always abnormal. A S3 can be an important sign of systolic heart failure ...

Physical Exam: Checking for abnormal heart sounds, fluid retention, or other signs. Electrocardiogram (ECG): Identifying irregular heart rhythms. Imaging: Chest X-rays, echocardiograms ...