Table 2. Frequently chosen top three items for each pathology N=50)
Pathology Most frequently chosen item 2nd 3rd
S3 Opening snap (19) Systolic click (14) S3 (11)*
Double gallop S3 (20)* Systolic regurgitant murmur (14) S4 (11)*
AS Systolic ejection murmur (41)* S3 (3) S4 (2)
AR Diastolic regurgitant murmur (19)* Diastolic rumble (11) Systolic regurgitant murmur (8)
MS Opening snap (18)* S3 (10) Pericardial friction rub (6)
MR Systolic regurgitant murmur (28)* Systolic ejection murmur (14) Systolic click (10)
Pericarditis Diastolic rumble (19) S4 (13) S3 (12)

S3=third heart sound; S4=fourth heart sound; AS=aortic stenosis; AR=aortic regurgitation; MS=mitral stenosis; MR=mitral regurgitation; (*indicates correct/present item)

Int J Med Educ. 2020; 11:107-110; doi: 10.5116/ijme.5eb6.70c6