On the left edge of the sternum in the 4th intercostal space

You are right, that was the correct area. You can hear the heart sounds now. 

The next and last valve you have to ausculate is the mitral one.

In which area will you hear it?

 

  • On the 5th intercostals space in the mid-clavicula
  • On the left edge of the sternum in the 5th intercostal space
  • On the right edge of the sternum in the 2nd intercostal space

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