December 25, 2013

Uterine souffle and Fetal souffle

Uterine souffle - 
It is a soft blowing and systolic murmur heard low down at the sides
of the uterus, best on the left side. The sound is synchronous with 
the maternal pulse and is due to increase in blood flow through the
dilated uterine vessels.

Funic or Fetal souffle - 
It is due to rush of blood through the umbilical arteries. It is a soft,
blowing murmur synchronous with the fetal heart sound.

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