Abstract
Summary
In myocardial infarction due to acute coronary occlusion the first sound is usually diminished in amplitude both absolutely and relatively to the second sound, and is of low pitch owing to the small amplitude of the high frequency component. There is an increased incidence of auricular and third sounds. The accentuation of these sounds by increased intraäuricular pressure and decreased ventricular tonus often results in gallop rhythm.
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