fourth heart sound

fourth heart sound
(S4) the heart sound associated with atrial contraction, occurring during the presystolic phase of diastole. It is rarely audible in normal hearts but when accentuated is usually called an S4 gallop. See also gallop rhythm, under rhythm.

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