What are the grades of murmur intensity (Levine scale)?
Grade 1 | Heard by an expert in optimum conditions |
Grade 2 | Heard by a non-expert in optimum conditions |
Grade 3 | Easily heard, no thrill |
Grade 4 | Loud murmur, palpable thrill |
Grade 5 | Very loud murmur, often heard over a wide area, palpable thrill |
Grade 6 | Extremely loud, heard without a stethoscope |
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