An S4 heart sound is a low-pitched sound that occurs toward the end of the diastole. In some cases, an underlying health condition, often one affecting the left ventricle, may cause the S4 heart sound ...
LAFOLLETTE, Tenn. (WATE) — February is American Heart Month, a time to focus on cardiovascular health as many Americans fight heart conditions each and every day. A LaFollette woman shared her journey ...
The S3 heart sound occurs as the mitral valve opens and allows blood to fill the left ventricle passively. The sound happens as a result of blood striking the left ventricle during early diastole. An ...