The nurse is auscultating heart sounds and notes an S₄heart sound. The nurse knows an S₄sound may be heard in a patient with which condition?

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An S4 heart sound, often referred to as an "atrial gallop," can be indicative of conditions that cause the heart to work harder, such as hypertension. It is associated with a stiffening of the left ventricle due to high blood pressure, making it harder for the atrium to push blood into the ventricle.

The Nurse Is Auscultating Heart Sounds and Notes an S4

The Nurse Is Auscultating Heart Sounds and Notes an S₄