Question

Turbulent blood flow caused by a narrowed or malfunctioning valve is called a Turbulent blood flow caused by a narrowed or malfunctioning valve is called a ______________, which can be heard during auscultation of the heart. , which can be heard during auscultation of the heart.

Answer 1

The correct answer is - murmur.

Step-by-step explanation:

Normally due to the abnormal blood flow through the heart leads to the heart murmur. it is the sound that is made due to the vibrations from the turbulent blood flow through vessels or the heart.

Mostly it is caused by the problems or narrowing valves such as aortic stenosis or bicuspid aortic valves. It can be totally normal or may reflect some type of underlying disease.

Thus, the correct answer is - murmur.