On auscultation, a high-pitched, blowing sound that is worse during expiration and can be heard while the patient is supine or on the left side is indicative of which condition?

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Mitral regurgitation is characterized by a high-pitched, blowing sound that is typically worse during expiration and can be heard while the patient is in the supine position or on the left side. This sound is due to the backflow of blood from the left ventricle into the left atrium during systole.

On Auscultation, a High-Pitched, Blowing Sound That Is Worse During