midsystolic click

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Introduction

A high-pitched sound midsystolic sound heard best at the left sternal border & apex. It occurs in association with mitral valve prolapse & is often followed by a late systolic murmur.

References

  1. Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, 13th ed. Companion Handbook, Isselbacher et al (eds), McGraw-Hill Inc. NY, 1995, pg 327