Muffled heart sounds

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Overview

Muffled heart sounds are characterized by a decrease in the intensity of heart sounds. Muffled heart sounds occur when the pericardial space is filled with fluid. Causes of muffled heart sounds include pericardial effusion and cardiac tamponade.

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