Supraclavicular murmur

It is a systolic functional heart murmur. He is physiological and innocent. It occurs in school-age children and young adults. It is formed by the swirling of blood when the truncus brachiocephalicus separates from the aortic arch.

Characteristics
Very short, quiet, crescendo-decrescendant character. The listening maximum is above the clavicles, especially on the right. It changes with position and is best heard sitting with your hands folded in your lap.

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