The heart sound that coincides with the carotid pulse is ________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
S1
S1 marks the beginning of systole. S1 coincides with the rise (upswing) of the carotid pulse. In-struct patients to breathe normally and then hold their breath on expiration. Listen for S1 while you palpate the carotid pulse. S2 marks the start of diastole.
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