auscultatory alternans

aus·cul·ta·to·ry al·ter·nans

alternation in the intensity of heart sounds or murmurs in the presence of a regular cardiac rhythm as a result of mechanical alternation of the heart.

Synonym(s): auditory alternans

aus·cul·ta·to·ry al·ter·nans

(aws-kŭl'tă-tōr-ē awl-tĕr'nanz)

Alternation in the intensity of heart sounds or murmurs in the presence of a regular cardiac rhythm.