10th June 2021

A 6-week-old boy is referred by his GP to hospital after a gradual increase in his respiratory rate

A 6-week-old boy is referred by his GP to hospital after a gradual increase in his respiratory rate, worsening wheeze and poor feeding. After examination, an echocardiogram is performed, which reveals a moderate-sized, perimembranous ventricular septal defect (VSD). Which of the following signs is most likely to be present on examination?

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.