character of murmur Location Murmur of valvular origin are usuall best heard over their respective valve area Timing Murmurs are timed according to the phase of cardiac cycle during which they occur SM. DM. CM Early. middle late• character of murmur • Location: – Murmur of valvular origin are usually best heard over their respective valve area • Timing: – Murmurs are timed according to the phase of cardiac cycle during which they occur. – SM, DM , CM. – Early, middle, late