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| Grade | Description
 
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|Grade 1
 
| Grade 1 | Faintest sound that can be detected
 
| Grade 1 | Faintest sound that can be detected
 
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|Grade 2
 
| Grade 2 | Soft murmur that is readily detectable
 
| Grade 2 | Soft murmur that is readily detectable
 
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|Grade 3
 
| 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
 
| Grade 4 | Associated with a palpable thrill
 
| Grade 4 | Associated with a palpable thrill
 
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|Grade 5
 
| 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
 
| Grade 6 | Audible with stethoscope off the chest
 
| 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