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All of the following statements about third Hea sound (S3) are true, except -

A
Occurs due to filling of the ventricles during atrial systole
B
Seen in mitral regurgitation
C
Seen in Atrial Septal Defect (ASD)
D
Seen in Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD)
High-Yield Explanation
The third hea sound (S 3 ) occurs during the rapid filling phaseof ventricular diastole. It can be a normal finding in children,adolescents, and young adults; however, in older patients it signifieshea failure. A left-sided S 3 is a low-pitched sound best heard overthe left ventricular (LV) apex. A right-sided S 3 is usually betterheard over the lower left sternal border and becomes louder withinspiration. Harrison's principle of internal medicine,20th edition,pg no.1545

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