A ____ is a low-pitched, soft scratching sound that occurs at any time during the cardiac cycle and indicates pericarditis, or an inflammation of the pericardial sac that surrounds the heart.

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A rub is a low-pitched, soft scratching sound that occurs at any time during the cardiac cycle and indicates pericarditis, or an inflammation of the pericardial sac that surrounds the heart. A thrill is a vibrating or buzzing sensation palpable on the skin overlying an area of turbulence or under obstruction in a vessel or in the heart itself. A heave is a visible and palpable abnormality in the shape or movement of the chest or abdomen, often associated with enlarged heart or hypertrophy of the left or right ventricle. Refill is not a medical term used to describe any cardiac condition or symptom.

A ____ Is a Low-Pitched, Soft Scratching Sound That Occurs