The medical record of your patient lists a grade III systolic murmur. This indicates the patient has a heart murmur that is:

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Grade III systolic murmurs are considered moderately loud. They are louder than a grade II murmur but without the palpable thrill that characterizes grade IV and higher murmurs. The description does not specify the timing relative to systole or diastole, just the loudness and that it is systolic.

The Medical Record of Your Patient Lists a Grade III