Paradoxical splitting of the second heart sound

Paradoxical splitting of the second heart sound


Paradoxical splitting of the second heart sound seen in all Except


[A] VSD
[B] Complete left bundle branch block
[C] Aortic stenosis
[D] Patent ductus arteriosus



Paradoxical splitting of the second heart sound

  • Conditions with prolonged left ventricular ejection – delay A2 component of Second heart sound so that aortic component follows the pulmonary component
  • P2 varies normally with respiration, the degree of splitting widens paradoxically on expiration and narrows on inspiration which is called as Paradoxical splitting of the second heart sound
  • Left ventricular ejection is prolonged
    • Patent ductus arteriosus
    • Aortic stenosis
    • Complete left bundle branch block