Heart Sounds Made Easy - S1, S2, S3, S4 and Murmurs (Systolic and Diastolic)

The video tutorial explains the causes and variations of heart sounds, focusing on the cardiac cycle and blood flow. It covers the phases of systole and diastole, and how these relate to the heart sounds S1 and S2. The tutorial also discusses additional heart sounds S3 and S4, which can indicate potential heart issues. Heart murmurs, their causes, and types are also explained, emphasizing the importance of professional evaluation for abnormal sounds.

What are the two main phases of the cardiac cycle?

Describe the process that occurs at the beginning of systole.

What is the significance of the first heart sound (S1)?

Explain the difference between S3 and S4 heart sounds.

What are heart murmurs and what do they indicate?

How do systolic and diastolic murmurs differ?

What should be done if an abnormal heart sound is detected?