Auscultation Basics: How to Listen to a Heartbeat

Learning how to listen to a heartbeat is a fundamental skill for monitoring cardiac health. Proper auscultation techniques can help in identifying the characteristic sounds associated with mitral valve prolapse.

How to Listen to a Heartbeat

Published Aug,14 2017 | By Kelly Price

The human heart beats approximately 115,000 times per day. Listening to the heart can tell a great deal about a person’s overall health and well-being. You can listen to your heartbeat with a stethoscope if you need a precise check on how your heart is functioning.