What type of stethoscope should be used to asses the heart?
A combination, or dual-head, stethoscope is best for assessing heart sounds. The larger bell (diaphragm) provides low-frequency sounds, and the smaller bell focuses on higher-frequency sounds.Open Heart Surgery - Related Articles
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