In patients with aortic valve regurgitation, S3 indicates left ventricular dysfunction and may be useful for selecting patients for heart cath and valve replacement. A persistent S3 after heart attack indicates a poor prognosis. These trials and medical studies have been re-written in plain English. I am not a doctor. Use the ID numbers at the end of each article to search MedLine for the complete summary.
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