third heart sound

third heart sound
(S3) the heart sound associated with low frequency vibrations of the ventricular walls during rapid ventricular filling in early diastole. It is normally detected only in youthful patients unless accentuated due to cardiac disease; it is then usually called an S3 gallop. See also gallop rhythm, under rhythm.

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