It appears that the cause of the early diastolic murmur along the left sternal border in patients with mitral stenosis is due, in most cases, to adynamic aortic regurgitation rather than secondary ...

This can cause abnormal blood flow as well as a heart murmur. Several valves in the heart aid with blood movement and direction. These include the aortic, pulmonary, mitral, and tricuspid valves.

Aortic stenosis is a disease often diagnosed in its asymptomatic phase due to its distinct murmur and the widespread use of noninvasive imaging. The history, however, is still of paramount ...