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| Grade 1 | Faintest sound that can be detected |
| Grade 1 | Faintest sound that can be detected |
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| Grade 2 | Soft murmur that is readily detectable |
| Grade 2 | Soft murmur that is readily detectable |
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| Grade 3 | Louder than grade 2 but not associated with a palpable thrill |
| Grade 3 | Louder than grade 2 but not associated with a palpable thrill |
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| Grade 4 | Associated with a palpable thrill |
| Grade 4 | Associated with a palpable thrill |
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| Grade 5 | Audible with stethoscope placed lightly on the chest |
| Grade 5 | Audible with stethoscope placed lightly on the chest |
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| Grade 6 | Audible with stethoscope off the chest |
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Revision as of 12:53, 15 March 2022
Grading
Grade | Description |
Grade 1 | Faintest sound that can be detected |
Grade 2 | Soft murmur that is readily detectable |
Grade 3 | Louder than grade 2 but not associated with a palpable thrill |
Grade 4 | Associated with a palpable thrill |
Grade 5 | Audible with stethoscope placed lightly on the chest |
Grade 6 | Audible with stethoscope off the chest |