Medical Subject Headings

Last uploaded: January 16, 2025
Id http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MESH/D006347
http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MESH/D006347
Preferred Name

Heart Sounds

Definitions
The sounds heard over the cardiac region produced by the functioning of the heart. There are four distinct sounds: the first occurs at the beginning of SYSTOLE and is heard as a lubb sound; the second is produced by the closing of the AORTIC VALVE and PULMONARY VALVE and is heard as a dupp sound; the third is produced by vibrations of the ventricular walls when suddenly distended by the rush of blood from the HEART ATRIA; and the fourth is produced by atrial contraction and ventricular filling.
Synonyms
Sound, Heart
Sounds, Cardiac
Cardiac Sound
Heart Sound
Sounds, Heart
Sound, Cardiac
Cardiac Sounds
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