distinguishing features of different causes

Last reviewed 01/2018

Ejection systolic murmur that is:

  • maximal over the aortic area:
    • aortic stenosis
    • aortic sclerosis
    • coarctation of the aorta
    • hypertrophic cardiomyopathy

  • pulmonary area:
    • innocent
    • pulmonary stenosis
    • pulmonary hypertension
    • atrial septal defect

  • apex:
    • innocent
    • aortic sclerosis
    • aortic stenosis