General Cardiology Part 5

Question 5/36
A systolic ejection click is frequently a finding of what specific heart valve problem?
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Question 5/36
A systolic ejection click is frequently a finding of what specific heart valve problem?

A systolic ejection click frequently indicates a bicuspid aortic valve. This sound is heard just after the 1st heart sound (S1). Usually, the opening of the aortic valve is not audible, however with a bicuspid aortic valve the leaflets “dome” suddenly prior to opening which creates a systolic ejection click. The click may be difficult to hear in the presence of significant aortic stenosis.

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