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What is the difference between aortic stenosis and a ?mitral regurgitation murmur?
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Valve: Aortic stenosis is a tight aortic valve , mitral regurgitation is a leaky valve.
Answered 7/21/2012
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Sound: Typically tonal quality and location. I don't normally defer to the web but there are some great valve sound resources on the web, check them out for a detailed explaination.
Answered 8/30/2018
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