What denotes an abnormal heart sound like gallops or murmurs?

An abnormal heart sound such as gallops or murmurs is specifically characterized as murmurs themselves. When assessing heart sounds during auscultation, medical professionals use terms like "murmur," "gallop," or "click" to denote unusual sounds that indicate potential underlying cardiovascular issues.

Murmurs are caused by turbulent blood flow within the heart or large vessels. They are classified based on their timing in the cardiac cycle, intensity, and the location where they are best heard. Understanding these sounds is crucial for diagnosing conditions like heart valve abnormalities or structural heart diseases.

While other terms such as "irregularly irregular heartbeat" or "pulmonary hypertension" may indicate significant cardiac conditions, they do not directly describe the abnormal sounds associated with gallops or murmurs. "Clear to auscultation" suggests normal heart sounds without abnormalities, underscoring that it is the murmurs that specifically denote the presence of abnormal heart sounds.