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What are the differences between aortic stenosis and mitral regurgitation murmur?

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Dr. James Chapman answered

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Multiple: The pitch is different. Also, each is better heard in a different location in the chest, and the duration of the murmur during the cardiac cycle are different.

Dr Petruska agreed

Answered 1/4/2015

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