Question 86 · LEK · Diagnostics

Which of the following predispose towards the loud first heart sound?

1) slim body;
2) tachycardia;
3) mitral insufficiency;
4) short PR interval;
5) myocardial infarction.
The correct answer is:
  1. A. 1,2,5.
  2. B. 1,2,3.
  3. C. 1,2,4.
  4. D. 1,2,3,4.
  5. E. all the above.
Hint

S1 is loud when the mitral leaflets close from a wide-open position with forceful contraction and when sound is well transmitted.

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