USMLE® Step 2 CK · Cardiovascular / Cardiology · Topic CV-VALV-03

Murmurs, maneuvers & valve-management principles

Murmurs, maneuvers & valve-management principles (CV-VALV-03) in USMLE® Step 2 CK Cardiovascular / Cardiology (USMLE® Step 2 CK Review Book p. 195). Guideline basis: 2020 ACC/AHA Valvular Heart Disease; 2025 ESC/EACTS Valvular Heart Disease; 2024 AHA/ACC Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy; 2026 AHA IE key points. Covers: Bedside maneuvers and murmur intensity, HOCM vs aortic stenosis vs MVP, Murmur patterns by lesion, Pediatric considerations — innocent vs pathologic murmurs. Practice 26 QuestionBank questions, ChartWalk bedside clinical algorithms, FlashCards, and ImageBank on TheCodexes.com. Understand beyond your boards.

Topic Code
CV-VALV-03
Chapter
Cardiovascular / Cardiology
Review Book Page
p. 195
QuestionBank Items
26 questions

Primary Guideline / Source: 2020 ACC/AHA Valvular Heart Disease; 2025 ESC/EACTS Valvular Heart Disease; 2024 AHA/ACC Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy; 2026 AHA IE key points

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