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Mammary souffle
Introduction
Overview
Overview
The Mammary Souffle is a murmur heard during late pregnancy and the early postpartum period in lactating women.
Pathophysiology
Pathophysiology
It is thought to be arterial in origin and can be bilateral.
Diagnosis
Diagnosis
Physical Examination
Cardiac
It can be a continuous murmur. The murmur is louder, peaks in systole, vanishes in the upright position, and is abolished by local compression.
References
References
Editor-In-Chief:
C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]