Nikolas
Created page with "The heart makes sounds when it beats. More specifically, what we consider “heart sounds” are actually the sound of turbulent blood flow which occurs as the valves close. These sounds are very silent but can be heard with a stethoscope, which amplifies the sounds. This is called ''auscultation'' and is an important part of physical examination of the patient. The heart makes two sounds in healthy people. These are called the first and second heart sounds, or S1 and S..."