Question 222 · LEK · Mitral regurgitation
The loudest murmur related to mitral insufficiency is located:
- A. at the second right intercostal space near the sternum.
- B. at the second left intercostal space near the sternum.
- C. at the fourth right intercostal space near the sternum.
- D. at the fourth left intercostal space near the sternum.
- E. at the fifth intercostal space medially from the left midclavicular line.
Hint
A valve murmur is loudest over its auscultation area; the mitral area corresponds to the cardiac apex.
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