When performing a cardiac assessment, which of the following findings indicates the possibility of hypertrophy of the left ventricle?

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An S₄ heart sound, more commonly referred to as an S4 heart sound, indicates the presence of left ventricular hypertrophy. This sound is produced by the atria contracting forcefully to overcome a stiff or hypertrophic ventricle during late diastole.

When Performing a Cardiac Assessment, Which of the Following Findings