A practical guide to heart murmurs for veterinary nurses

A heart murmur is an abnormal sound of a prolonged duration. Normal blood flow should pass through blood vessels with minimal turbulence, and not create any extra sound. However, if there is a...

How to maximise your auscultation technique

There are a few different types of stethoscopes available on the market (Figure 1). The better quality stethoscopes are adequate for veterinary use. Paediatric stethoscopes are not recommended for...