Low heart sound

Low heart sound means that the amplitude of the heartbeat is low. Low heart sounds are not necessarily pathological. When the chest wall is thick and obese, auscultation heart sounds may be low. Some cases can also occur, such as pericardial effusion, heart failure, shock, etc. When the chest wall is thick and obese, auscultatory heart sounds may be dull. Some cases can also occur, such as pericardial effusion, heart failure, shock, etc.

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