Findings in pulmonary stenosis – MCQ – Answer

Findings in pulmonary stenosis – MCQ – Answer

All of the following findings may be noted in severe pulmonary stenosis except – Correct answer: d) Loud pulmonary component of second heart sound

Pulmonary component of second heart sound is soft and often inaudible in severe pulmonary stenosis. In addition a prominent a wave may be noted in jugular venous pulse due to forceful right atrial contraction as it tries to empty into a hypertrophied and non-compliant right ventricle.

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