Thrill over the carotids – MCQ – Answer

Thrill over the carotids – MCQ – Answer

Thrill over the carotids may be felt in – Correct Answer b) Aortic stenosis

Murmur and thrill of severe aortic stenosis can reach the carotids from the aortic area where it is heard better.

Murmur and thrill of mitral stenosis are often quite localized to the apex. Mitral regurgitation murmur radiates to the axilla and back as the left atrium is a posterior structure.

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