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Summation Gallop at 120 beats per minute | #87

At a heart rate of 120 beats per minute, the diastolic period is shortened. This causes the third and fourth sound to be superimposed, creating a single loud sound. The anatomy video shows an enlarged left ventricle with decreased left ventricular contractility and a minimally enlarged left atrium.

Auscultation Audio

auscultation sound from lesson
waveform

Patient Sounds

patient heart or lung sound
Summation Gallop at 120 beats per minute

Half Speed Patient Sounds

patient heart or lung sound
Summation Gallop at 120 beats per minute

Technique

Patient position
The patient's position should be supine.

Auscultation Tips

Diastole:Shortened diastole, S3 & S4 superimposed

Sound Wave



Observe Cardiac Animation

The cardiac animation shows an enlarged left ventricle with decreased left ventricular contractility and a minimally enlarged left atrium.
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Summation Gallop at 120 beats per minute | #87



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