Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD) - Heart Auscultation - Episode 11

For all 12 Heart Auscultation Sounds, visit the AMBOSS Cardiovascular Learning Card: A ventricular septal defect is an abnormal opening in the interventricular septum that results in the shunting of blood from the left ventricle to the right ventricle during systole. This shunting of blood causes a loud, harsh, pansystolic murmur that is best heard at the left lower sternal border. Palpate the carotid pulse while auscultating the heart to relate the auscultatory findings to the cardiac cycle. Subscribe to AMBOSS YouTube for the latest clinical examination videos, medical student interviews, study tips and tricks, and live webinars! Free 5-Day Trial: Instagram: Facebook: Twitter: Blog: #AMBOSSMed #MedicalSchool #HeartAuscultation