S3 Gallop

  • Facts:
    Low frequency diastolic sound heard after S2
    Blood from LA that strikes blood already in LV
    Normal, non worrisome sound in young, healthy patients
    Consider fluid overload in older patients
  • History / PE:
    SOB
    Tachypnea
    Hypoxemia
  • Treatment:
    Diuretic agents
  • See Also:
    Cardiac murmurs
    S4 Gallop
  • Associated With:
    Dilated cardiomyopathy



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July 20th 2010