A Re-Evaluation of the Graham-Steell Murmur

Abstract
THE Graham-Steell murmur was originally described in 1888.¶ Since that time little factual information has been accumulated concerning this bruit. A search of the American literature during the past ten years has, in fact, failed to reveal any significant contribution in this regard. It therefore seems appropriate to review our own experience with 10 patients with early diastolic murmurs along the left sternal border that categorically fit the description of the Graham-Steell murmur.Material and MethodsTen patients with mitral stenosis and an accompanying early diastolic murmur along the left sternal border were selected for this study. In each the . . .