murmur grade


murmur grade

Cardiology A standard system for indicating the intensity of cardiac sounds, based on a scale of 1 to 6, by stethoscope. See Gallop, Murmur. Murmur grades 1 Barely audible-requires concentration 2 Soft, easily heard 3 Loud w/o thrill 4 Loud with thrill 5 Loud with minimal contact between stethoscope and chest Loud with no contact between stethoscope and chest