Question 277 · LEK · Diagnostics
Indicate the site of auscultation of the aortic valve:
- A. right second intercostal space at the sternal border.
- B. left second intercostal space at the sternal border.
- C. right fourth or fifth intercostal space at the sternal border.
- D. left fifth intercostal space medially from the midclavicular line.
- E. location of the apex beat.
Hint
The aortic auscultation area lies where the ascending aorta approaches the chest wall, high up and to the right.
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