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• #1 Heart murmurs – Symptoms & causes – Mayo Clinic

  https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/heart-murmurs/symptoms-causes/syc-20373171

  Heart murmurs are sounds such as whooshing or swishing made by rapid, choppy (turbulent) blood flow through the heart. The sounds can be heard with a device called a stethoscope. A typical heartbeat makes two sounds like „lubb-dupp” (sometimes described as „lub-DUP”) when the heart valves are closing. […] Heart murmurs can be present at birth (congenital) or develop later in life (acquired). […] Some heart murmurs are harmless (innocent). An innocent heart murmur is not a sign of heart disease and doesn’t need treatment. Other heart murmurs may be a sign of a serious heart condition. Tests are needed to check the heart and heart valves. Heart murmur treatment depends on the cause. […] Harmless (innocent) heart murmurs usually don’t cause any other symptoms. […] Symptoms of worrisome heart murmurs depend on the cause. Heart murmur symptoms may include: Blue or gray fingernails or lips, Chest pain, Cough that doesn’t go away, Dizziness, Swollen liver, Swollen neck veins, Fainting, Heavy sweating with little or no activity, In infants, poor appetite and lack of growth, Shortness of breath, Swelling or sudden weight gain.

• #2

  https://myhealth.alberta.ca/Health/aftercareinformation/pages/conditions.aspx?hwid=uh3399

  A heart murmur is a blowing, whooshing, or rasping sound made by blood moving through the heart or the blood vessels near the heart. Murmurs can be heard through a stethoscope. […] Heart murmurs can occur during pregnancy or during a temporary illness, such as a fever. These murmurs usually are not a problem and go away on their own. […] However, sometimes a heart murmur is a sign of a serious problem, such as congenital heart disease or heart valve problems, that may need treatment. You may need more tests to check your heart. The treatment depends on the specific heart problem causing the murmur. […] Follow-up care is a key part of your treatment and safety. Be sure to make and go to all appointments, and call your doctor or nurse advice line (811 in most provinces and territories) if you are having problems. It’s also a good idea to know your test results and keep a list of the medicines you take. […] Watch closely for changes in your health, and be sure to contact your doctor or nurse advice line if you have any problems.

• #3 Heart Murmur: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment

  https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/17083-heart-murmur

  A heart murmur is a whooshing or swishing sound heard through a stethoscope when blood flows abnormally over your heart valves. Heart murmurs are common and dont necessarily indicate a health problem, especially in children. However, murmurs should be evaluated because they may signal a heart problem or other health issue. […] A murmur may mean theres a problem with your heart. But heart murmurs are also present in healthy people who dont have a heart problem (called innocent heart murmurs). […] Diastolic and continuous murmurs are more likely related to heart disease. But every heart murmur should be evaluated. […] Some heart murmurs are due to a heart problem or other condition, including: […] Many heart murmurs dont need any treatment and arent a cause for concern. But if a murmur is caused by a more serious condition, you may need:

• #4 Heart murmurs – Symptoms & causes – Mayo Clinic

  https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/heart-murmurs/symptoms-causes/syc-20373171

  Heart murmurs are sounds such as whooshing or swishing made by rapid, choppy (turbulent) blood flow through the heart. The sounds can be heard with a device called a stethoscope. A typical heartbeat makes two sounds like „lubb-dupp” (sometimes described as „lub-DUP”) when the heart valves are closing. […] Heart murmurs can be present at birth (congenital) or develop later in life (acquired). […] Some heart murmurs are harmless (innocent). An innocent heart murmur is not a sign of heart disease and doesn’t need treatment. Other heart murmurs may be a sign of a serious heart condition. Tests are needed to check the heart and heart valves. Heart murmur treatment depends on the cause. […] Harmless (innocent) heart murmurs usually don’t cause any other symptoms. […] Symptoms of worrisome heart murmurs depend on the cause. Heart murmur symptoms may include: Blue or gray fingernails or lips, Chest pain, Cough that doesn’t go away, Dizziness, Swollen liver, Swollen neck veins, Fainting, Heavy sweating with little or no activity, In infants, poor appetite and lack of growth, Shortness of breath, Swelling or sudden weight gain.

• #5 Understanding Heart Murmur: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options

  https://avicennacardiology.com/manhattan/heart-murmur-diagnosis-and-care-services/

  A heart murmur is an abnormal heart sound heard during the cardiac cycle. Its not a disease in itself but rather a sign of turbulent blood flowing within the heart. This turbulence can occur for various reasons, some of which might be related to family history or congenital heart defects. […] The treatment for a heart murmur depends on its cause. Innocent murmurs dont require any treatment. However, abnormal murmurs may require medical or surgical intervention. […] For individuals with innocent murmurs, no lifestyle changes are typically necessary. However, individuals with abnormal murmurs may need to make certain lifestyle modifications, such as: Regular Exercise: As recommended by their healthcare professional. Healthy Diet: Low in sodium and saturated fat to promote healthy red blood cells and prevent coronary artery disease. Maintaining a Healthy Weight. Managing Underlying Conditions: Such as high blood pressure or diabetes. Regular Follow-Up Appointments: With their healthcare professional.

• #6 Heart Murmurs

  https://www.rwjbh.org/treatment-care/heart-and-vascular-care/diseases-conditions/heart-murmurs/

  A normal heartbeat makes two sounds like „lubb-dupp, which are the sounds of your heart valves closing. Heart murmurs are sounds during your heartbeat cycle, such as whooshing or swishing, made by turbulent blood in or near your heart. These sounds can be heard with a stethoscope. […] There are two types of heart murmurs: innocent murmurs and abnormal murmurs. A person with an innocent murmur has a normal heart. This type of heart murmur is common in newborns and children. An abnormal heart murmur is more serious. In children, abnormal murmurs are usually caused by congenital heart disease. In adults, abnormal murmurs are most often due to acquired heart valve problems. […] Based on the type of heart murmur, your doctor will recommend the appropriate treatment, if required. […] Heart murmurs are usually detected when your doctor listens to your heart using a stethoscope during a physical exam. To check whether the murmur is innocent or abnormal, your doctor will consider: loudness, location, pitch, frequency of occurrence and length. If the doctor thinks the heart murmur is abnormal, you or your child may need additional tests, including:

• #7 Heart murmurs – Symptoms & causes – Mayo Clinic

  https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/heart-murmurs/symptoms-causes/syc-20373171

  Heart murmurs are sounds such as whooshing or swishing made by rapid, choppy (turbulent) blood flow through the heart. The sounds can be heard with a device called a stethoscope. A typical heartbeat makes two sounds like „lubb-dupp” (sometimes described as „lub-DUP”) when the heart valves are closing. […] Heart murmurs can be present at birth (congenital) or develop later in life (acquired). […] Some heart murmurs are harmless (innocent). An innocent heart murmur is not a sign of heart disease and doesn’t need treatment. Other heart murmurs may be a sign of a serious heart condition. Tests are needed to check the heart and heart valves. Heart murmur treatment depends on the cause. […] Harmless (innocent) heart murmurs usually don’t cause any other symptoms. […] Symptoms of worrisome heart murmurs depend on the cause. Heart murmur symptoms may include: Blue or gray fingernails or lips, Chest pain, Cough that doesn’t go away, Dizziness, Swollen liver, Swollen neck veins, Fainting, Heavy sweating with little or no activity, In infants, poor appetite and lack of growth, Shortness of breath, Swelling or sudden weight gain.

• #8 Heart Murmur: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment

  https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/17083-heart-murmur

  A heart murmur is a whooshing or swishing sound heard through a stethoscope when blood flows abnormally over your heart valves. Heart murmurs are common and dont necessarily indicate a health problem, especially in children. However, murmurs should be evaluated because they may signal a heart problem or other health issue. […] A murmur may mean theres a problem with your heart. But heart murmurs are also present in healthy people who dont have a heart problem (called innocent heart murmurs). […] Diastolic and continuous murmurs are more likely related to heart disease. But every heart murmur should be evaluated. […] Some heart murmurs are due to a heart problem or other condition, including: […] Many heart murmurs dont need any treatment and arent a cause for concern. But if a murmur is caused by a more serious condition, you may need:

• #9 Heart Murmur: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment

  https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/17083-heart-murmur

  A heart murmur is a whooshing or swishing sound heard through a stethoscope when blood flows abnormally over your heart valves. Heart murmurs are common and dont necessarily indicate a health problem, especially in children. However, murmurs should be evaluated because they may signal a heart problem or other health issue. […] A murmur may mean theres a problem with your heart. But heart murmurs are also present in healthy people who dont have a heart problem (called innocent heart murmurs). […] Diastolic and continuous murmurs are more likely related to heart disease. But every heart murmur should be evaluated. […] Some heart murmurs are due to a heart problem or other condition, including: […] Many heart murmurs dont need any treatment and arent a cause for concern. But if a murmur is caused by a more serious condition, you may need:

• #10 Heart Murmurs in Children: Evaluation and Management | AAFP

  https://www.aafp.org/pubs/afp/issues/2022/0300/p250.html

  Up to 8.6% of infants and 80% of children have a heart murmur during their early years of life. […] Evaluation by a pediatric cardiologist is indicated for newborns with a murmur because studies show that neonatal murmurs have higher rates of pathology than in older children, and neonatal murmur characteristics are more difficult to evaluate during examination; referral is preferred over echocardiography. […] All infants, with or without a murmur, should have pulse oximetry screening to detect underlying critical congenital heart disease. […] Referral to a pediatric cardiologist is indicated when a pathologic murmur is suspected. […] Routine use of electrocardiography or chest radiography in the evaluation of heart murmurs in children without symptoms or signs of heart disease is not cost-effective, even when a pathologic murmur is suspected.

• #11 Sound Advice on Heart Murmurs | ThedaCare

  https://thedacare.org/news-and-events/healthy-living/sound-advice-on-heart-murmurs/

  Young or old, around a third of all people experience heart murmurs at some point in their life. An estimated 30 percent of children (mainly ages three to seven) and 10 percent of adults are affected by this type of irregular heartbeat. […] Most cases are harmless. Still, it is good to have your pulse on this condition, says Babar Parvez, M.D., a physician specializing in clinical cardiac electrophysiology for rhythm disorders of the heart at ThedaCare Cardiovascular Care in Appleton. […] A heart murmur is simply disordered blood flow throughout the heart chambers. Experts categorize heart murmurs as either harmless, called innocent heart murmurs, or abnormal, which should be taken seriously. […] Most people can live their entire lives well with a heart murmur, while others need to be monitored more closely, Dr. Parvez noted.

• #12 Heart Murmurs in Children: Evaluation and Management | AAFP

  https://www.aafp.org/pubs/afp/issues/2022/0300/p250.html

  Up to 8.6% of infants and 80% of children have a heart murmur during their early years of life. […] Evaluation by a pediatric cardiologist is indicated for newborns with a murmur because studies show that neonatal murmurs have higher rates of pathology than in older children, and neonatal murmur characteristics are more difficult to evaluate during examination; referral is preferred over echocardiography. […] All infants, with or without a murmur, should have pulse oximetry screening to detect underlying critical congenital heart disease. […] Referral to a pediatric cardiologist is indicated when a pathologic murmur is suspected. […] Routine use of electrocardiography or chest radiography in the evaluation of heart murmurs in children without symptoms or signs of heart disease is not cost-effective, even when a pathologic murmur is suspected.

• #13 Heart murmurs – Symptoms & causes – Mayo Clinic

  https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/heart-murmurs/symptoms-causes/syc-20373171

  Most heart murmurs aren’t serious. If you’re concerned about a heart murmur, make an appointment to see your primary care provider. Your provider can tell you if follow-up care is needed. […] A heart murmur is caused by rapid, choppy (turbulent) blood flow through the heart. […] A person with an innocent murmur usually has a typical heart. Innocent heart murmurs are common in newborns and children. […] Innocent heart murmurs may go away over time. Sometimes, heart murmurs continue for life without causing serious health problems. […] In children, worrisome murmurs are usually due to a problem with the heart’s structure that’s present at birth (congenital heart defect). […] In adults, worrisome heart murmurs are usually due to heart valve problems that develop later in life (acquired heart valve disease).

• #14 Heart Murmur: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment

  https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/17083-heart-murmur

  A heart murmur is a whooshing or swishing sound heard through a stethoscope when blood flows abnormally over your heart valves. Heart murmurs are common and dont necessarily indicate a health problem, especially in children. However, murmurs should be evaluated because they may signal a heart problem or other health issue. […] A murmur may mean theres a problem with your heart. But heart murmurs are also present in healthy people who dont have a heart problem (called innocent heart murmurs). […] Diastolic and continuous murmurs are more likely related to heart disease. But every heart murmur should be evaluated. […] Some heart murmurs are due to a heart problem or other condition, including: […] Many heart murmurs dont need any treatment and arent a cause for concern. But if a murmur is caused by a more serious condition, you may need:

• #15 Heart murmurs – Symptoms & causes – Mayo Clinic

  https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/heart-murmurs/symptoms-causes/syc-20373171

  Most heart murmurs aren’t serious. If you’re concerned about a heart murmur, make an appointment to see your primary care provider. Your provider can tell you if follow-up care is needed. […] A heart murmur is caused by rapid, choppy (turbulent) blood flow through the heart. […] A person with an innocent murmur usually has a typical heart. Innocent heart murmurs are common in newborns and children. […] Innocent heart murmurs may go away over time. Sometimes, heart murmurs continue for life without causing serious health problems. […] In children, worrisome murmurs are usually due to a problem with the heart’s structure that’s present at birth (congenital heart defect). […] In adults, worrisome heart murmurs are usually due to heart valve problems that develop later in life (acquired heart valve disease).

• #16 Heart Murmurs

  https://www.rwjbh.org/treatment-care/heart-and-vascular-care/diseases-conditions/heart-murmurs/

  A normal heartbeat makes two sounds like „lubb-dupp, which are the sounds of your heart valves closing. Heart murmurs are sounds during your heartbeat cycle, such as whooshing or swishing, made by turbulent blood in or near your heart. These sounds can be heard with a stethoscope. […] There are two types of heart murmurs: innocent murmurs and abnormal murmurs. A person with an innocent murmur has a normal heart. This type of heart murmur is common in newborns and children. An abnormal heart murmur is more serious. In children, abnormal murmurs are usually caused by congenital heart disease. In adults, abnormal murmurs are most often due to acquired heart valve problems. […] Based on the type of heart murmur, your doctor will recommend the appropriate treatment, if required. […] Heart murmurs are usually detected when your doctor listens to your heart using a stethoscope during a physical exam. To check whether the murmur is innocent or abnormal, your doctor will consider: loudness, location, pitch, frequency of occurrence and length. If the doctor thinks the heart murmur is abnormal, you or your child may need additional tests, including:

• #17 Heart murmurs – Symptoms & causes – Mayo Clinic

  https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/heart-murmurs/symptoms-causes/syc-20373171

  Most heart murmurs aren’t serious. If you’re concerned about a heart murmur, make an appointment to see your primary care provider. Your provider can tell you if follow-up care is needed. […] A heart murmur is caused by rapid, choppy (turbulent) blood flow through the heart. […] A person with an innocent murmur usually has a typical heart. Innocent heart murmurs are common in newborns and children. […] Innocent heart murmurs may go away over time. Sometimes, heart murmurs continue for life without causing serious health problems. […] In children, worrisome murmurs are usually due to a problem with the heart’s structure that’s present at birth (congenital heart defect). […] In adults, worrisome heart murmurs are usually due to heart valve problems that develop later in life (acquired heart valve disease).

• #18 Heart murmurs – Symptoms & causes – Mayo Clinic

  https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/heart-murmurs/symptoms-causes/syc-20373171

  Most heart murmurs aren’t serious. If you’re concerned about a heart murmur, make an appointment to see your primary care provider. Your provider can tell you if follow-up care is needed. […] A heart murmur is caused by rapid, choppy (turbulent) blood flow through the heart. […] A person with an innocent murmur usually has a typical heart. Innocent heart murmurs are common in newborns and children. […] Innocent heart murmurs may go away over time. Sometimes, heart murmurs continue for life without causing serious health problems. […] In children, worrisome murmurs are usually due to a problem with the heart’s structure that’s present at birth (congenital heart defect). […] In adults, worrisome heart murmurs are usually due to heart valve problems that develop later in life (acquired heart valve disease).

• #19 Heart murmurs: MedlinePlus Medical EncyclopediaLock

  https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003266.htm

  A heart murmur is a blowing, whooshing, or rasping sound heard during a heartbeat. The sound is caused by turbulent (rough) blood flow through the heart valves or near the heart. […] Many heart murmurs are harmless. These types of murmurs are called innocent murmurs. They will not cause any symptoms or problems. Innocent murmurs do not need treatment. […] Other heart murmurs may indicate an abnormality in the heart. These abnormal murmurs can be caused by: Problems of the aortic valve (aortic regurgitation, aortic stenosis), Problems of the mitral valve (chronic or acute mitral regurgitation, mitral stenosis), Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, Pulmonary regurgitation (backflow of blood into the right ventricle, caused by failure of the pulmonary valve to close completely), Pulmonary valve stenosis, Problems of the tricuspid valve (tricuspid regurgitation, tricuspid stenosis). […] A provider can listen to your heart sounds by placing a stethoscope on your chest. You will be asked questions about your medical history and symptoms. […] The following tests may be done: Chest x-ray, Electrocardiogram (ECG), Echocardiography.

• #20 Heart murmurs: MedlinePlus Medical EncyclopediaLock

  https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003266.htm

  A heart murmur is a blowing, whooshing, or rasping sound heard during a heartbeat. The sound is caused by turbulent (rough) blood flow through the heart valves or near the heart. […] Many heart murmurs are harmless. These types of murmurs are called innocent murmurs. They will not cause any symptoms or problems. Innocent murmurs do not need treatment. […] Other heart murmurs may indicate an abnormality in the heart. These abnormal murmurs can be caused by: Problems of the aortic valve (aortic regurgitation, aortic stenosis), Problems of the mitral valve (chronic or acute mitral regurgitation, mitral stenosis), Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, Pulmonary regurgitation (backflow of blood into the right ventricle, caused by failure of the pulmonary valve to close completely), Pulmonary valve stenosis, Problems of the tricuspid valve (tricuspid regurgitation, tricuspid stenosis). […] A provider can listen to your heart sounds by placing a stethoscope on your chest. You will be asked questions about your medical history and symptoms. […] The following tests may be done: Chest x-ray, Electrocardiogram (ECG), Echocardiography.

• #21 Heart Murmurs in Children

  https://www.nationwidechildrens.org/conditions/health-library/heart-murmurs-in-children

  Heart murmurs are extra or abnormal sounds made by turbulent blood flowing through the heart. Murmurs are graded on a scale of 1 to 6, based on how loud they are. One means a very faint murmur. Six means a murmur that’s very loud. […] Heart murmurs may be common in normal, healthy children. These are called innocent murmurs. In some cases, a child may be born with a heart defect that causes a murmur. These may be called pathologic. Other causes of murmurs include: Infection, Fever, Low red blood cell count (anemia), Overactive thyroid gland (hyperthyroidism), Heart valve disease. […] Children with innocent murmurs have no other symptoms except the abnormal heart sounds. A child with a pathologic heart murmur may have 1 or more of the following symptoms. They vary depending on the problem.

• #22 Heart Murmurs: Types of Murmurs, Causes and Outlook | Nationwide Children’s Hospital

  https://www.nationwidechildrens.org/conditions/heart-murmurs

  Murmurs are extra or unusual sounds made by blood circulating through the heart’s chambers or valves, or through blood vessels near the heart. […] Your child’s health care provider will evaluate a murmur based on several factors. Murmurs are analyzed for pitch, loudness, and duration. They also are graded according to their intensity (on a scale of one to six, with one being very faint and six being very loud). […] Murmurs related to a congenital (present at birth) heart defect or other problem involving the heart structures will be heard the loudest in the area of the chest where the problem occurs. […] Heart murmurs may be caused by a number of factors or diseases, including the following: Defective heart valves, Holes in the interior heart walls (atrial septal defect or ventricular septal defect), Congenital (present at birth) heart defects, Fever, Anemia (a decrease in the red blood cells).

• #23 Heart murmurs – Symptoms & causes – Mayo Clinic

  https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/heart-murmurs/symptoms-causes/syc-20373171

  Heart murmurs are sounds such as whooshing or swishing made by rapid, choppy (turbulent) blood flow through the heart. The sounds can be heard with a device called a stethoscope. A typical heartbeat makes two sounds like „lubb-dupp” (sometimes described as „lub-DUP”) when the heart valves are closing. […] Heart murmurs can be present at birth (congenital) or develop later in life (acquired). […] Some heart murmurs are harmless (innocent). An innocent heart murmur is not a sign of heart disease and doesn’t need treatment. Other heart murmurs may be a sign of a serious heart condition. Tests are needed to check the heart and heart valves. Heart murmur treatment depends on the cause. […] Harmless (innocent) heart murmurs usually don’t cause any other symptoms. […] Symptoms of worrisome heart murmurs depend on the cause. Heart murmur symptoms may include: Blue or gray fingernails or lips, Chest pain, Cough that doesn’t go away, Dizziness, Swollen liver, Swollen neck veins, Fainting, Heavy sweating with little or no activity, In infants, poor appetite and lack of growth, Shortness of breath, Swelling or sudden weight gain.

• #24 Heart murmur: Innocent or serious? – Mayo Clinic Health System

  https://www.mayoclinichealthsystem.org/hometown-health/speaking-of-health/heart-murmur

  You may have heard the term „heart murmur.” A murmur is an extra heart sound that can be heard by a stethoscope. Sometimes, the murmur sounds like a humming, which can be faint or loud. It might be temporary or persistent. Heart murmurs may be present at birth or develop later in life during pregnancy, phases of rapid growth like adolescence or from a fever or anemia. […] The murmur may disappear as quickly as it comes if it has a temporary cause. However, a murmur also could be persistent and loud, easily heard and sound like a churning mill wheel or cooing seagull. This might indicate a serious heart problem. […] Symptoms of a serious or worrisome heart murmur depend on the cause and require evaluation by a healthcare professional. […] These heart murmur symptoms may include: Blue or gray lips or fingernails, Chest pain, Fainting, Fever, Leg swelling, Lingering cough, Shortness of breath, Sudden weight gain, Swollen liver or neck veins, Worsening fatigue.

• #25 Heart murmurs – Symptoms & causes – Mayo Clinic

  https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/heart-murmurs/symptoms-causes/syc-20373171

  Heart murmurs are sounds such as whooshing or swishing made by rapid, choppy (turbulent) blood flow through the heart. The sounds can be heard with a device called a stethoscope. A typical heartbeat makes two sounds like „lubb-dupp” (sometimes described as „lub-DUP”) when the heart valves are closing. […] Heart murmurs can be present at birth (congenital) or develop later in life (acquired). […] Some heart murmurs are harmless (innocent). An innocent heart murmur is not a sign of heart disease and doesn’t need treatment. Other heart murmurs may be a sign of a serious heart condition. Tests are needed to check the heart and heart valves. Heart murmur treatment depends on the cause. […] Harmless (innocent) heart murmurs usually don’t cause any other symptoms. […] Symptoms of worrisome heart murmurs depend on the cause. Heart murmur symptoms may include: Blue or gray fingernails or lips, Chest pain, Cough that doesn’t go away, Dizziness, Swollen liver, Swollen neck veins, Fainting, Heavy sweating with little or no activity, In infants, poor appetite and lack of growth, Shortness of breath, Swelling or sudden weight gain.

• #26 Heart murmur: Innocent or serious? – Mayo Clinic Health System

  https://www.mayoclinichealthsystem.org/hometown-health/speaking-of-health/heart-murmur

  You may have heard the term „heart murmur.” A murmur is an extra heart sound that can be heard by a stethoscope. Sometimes, the murmur sounds like a humming, which can be faint or loud. It might be temporary or persistent. Heart murmurs may be present at birth or develop later in life during pregnancy, phases of rapid growth like adolescence or from a fever or anemia. […] The murmur may disappear as quickly as it comes if it has a temporary cause. However, a murmur also could be persistent and loud, easily heard and sound like a churning mill wheel or cooing seagull. This might indicate a serious heart problem. […] Symptoms of a serious or worrisome heart murmur depend on the cause and require evaluation by a healthcare professional. […] These heart murmur symptoms may include: Blue or gray lips or fingernails, Chest pain, Fainting, Fever, Leg swelling, Lingering cough, Shortness of breath, Sudden weight gain, Swollen liver or neck veins, Worsening fatigue.

• #27 Heart Murmur | Franciscan Health

  https://www.franciscanhealth.org/conditions-and-services/heart-care/heart-murmur

  Signs and symptoms of an abnormal heart murmur include: Bluish skin, especially on the fingertips or lips, Chest pain, Cough, Dizziness, fainting, Enlarged liver, Enlarged neck veins, Heavy sweating, Poor appetite, Shortness of breath, Sudden weight gain. […] Many of these conditions should be treated to prevent future heart damage.

• #28 Heart murmurs – Diagnosis & treatment – Mayo Clinic

  https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/heart-murmurs/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20373175

  Heart murmurs may be detected when a physical exam is done for another reason. You’ll be asked questions about your personal and family medical history. […] A health care provider can listen to the heart using a device called a stethoscope. The provider considers several things when listening to the heart to tell if a murmur is innocent or worrisome. […] Tests are done to determine the cause of worrisome heart murmurs. Heart murmur tests may include: […] Treatment for a worrisome heart murmur depends on cause. A worrisome heart murmur requires close monitoring by a health care provider. Medications or surgery may be needed. […] Innocent heart murmurs don’t usually need treatment. If a fever or an overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism) causes a murmur, the murmur usually goes away once that condition is treated.

• #29 Heart Murmurs

  https://www.rwjbh.org/treatment-care/heart-and-vascular-care/diseases-conditions/heart-murmurs/

  A normal heartbeat makes two sounds like „lubb-dupp, which are the sounds of your heart valves closing. Heart murmurs are sounds during your heartbeat cycle, such as whooshing or swishing, made by turbulent blood in or near your heart. These sounds can be heard with a stethoscope. […] There are two types of heart murmurs: innocent murmurs and abnormal murmurs. A person with an innocent murmur has a normal heart. This type of heart murmur is common in newborns and children. An abnormal heart murmur is more serious. In children, abnormal murmurs are usually caused by congenital heart disease. In adults, abnormal murmurs are most often due to acquired heart valve problems. […] Based on the type of heart murmur, your doctor will recommend the appropriate treatment, if required. […] Heart murmurs are usually detected when your doctor listens to your heart using a stethoscope during a physical exam. To check whether the murmur is innocent or abnormal, your doctor will consider: loudness, location, pitch, frequency of occurrence and length. If the doctor thinks the heart murmur is abnormal, you or your child may need additional tests, including:

• #30 Heart Murmurs: Types of Murmurs, Causes and Outlook | Nationwide Children’s Hospital

  https://www.nationwidechildrens.org/conditions/heart-murmurs

  Murmurs are extra or unusual sounds made by blood circulating through the heart’s chambers or valves, or through blood vessels near the heart. […] Your child’s health care provider will evaluate a murmur based on several factors. Murmurs are analyzed for pitch, loudness, and duration. They also are graded according to their intensity (on a scale of one to six, with one being very faint and six being very loud). […] Murmurs related to a congenital (present at birth) heart defect or other problem involving the heart structures will be heard the loudest in the area of the chest where the problem occurs. […] Heart murmurs may be caused by a number of factors or diseases, including the following: Defective heart valves, Holes in the interior heart walls (atrial septal defect or ventricular septal defect), Congenital (present at birth) heart defects, Fever, Anemia (a decrease in the red blood cells).

• #31 Heart Murmurs in Children | Phoenix Children’s Hospital

  https://phoenixchildrens.org/specialties-conditions/heart-murmurs-children

  Heart murmurs are extra or abnormal sounds made by turbulent blood flowing through the heart. Murmurs are graded on a scale of 1 to 6, based on how loud they are. One means a very faint murmur. Six means a murmur that’s very loud. […] Heart murmurs may be common in normal, healthy children. These are called innocent murmurs. In some cases, a child may be born with a heart defect that causes a murmur. These may be called pathologic. […] Children with innocent murmurs have no other symptoms except the abnormal heart sounds. A child with a pathologic heart murmur may have 1 or more of the following symptoms. They vary depending on the problem. […] The provider will ask about your child’s symptoms and health history. They will do a physical exam on your child. During an exam, the provider will listen to your child’s heart with a stethoscope. If the provider hears an abnormal sound, they may refer you to a pediatric cardiologist. This is a doctor with special training to treat children with heart problems.

• #32 Heart Murmurs: Types of Murmurs, Causes and Outlook | Nationwide Children’s Hospital

  https://www.nationwidechildrens.org/conditions/heart-murmurs

  Murmurs are extra or unusual sounds made by blood circulating through the heart’s chambers or valves, or through blood vessels near the heart. […] Your child’s health care provider will evaluate a murmur based on several factors. Murmurs are analyzed for pitch, loudness, and duration. They also are graded according to their intensity (on a scale of one to six, with one being very faint and six being very loud). […] Murmurs related to a congenital (present at birth) heart defect or other problem involving the heart structures will be heard the loudest in the area of the chest where the problem occurs. […] Heart murmurs may be caused by a number of factors or diseases, including the following: Defective heart valves, Holes in the interior heart walls (atrial septal defect or ventricular septal defect), Congenital (present at birth) heart defects, Fever, Anemia (a decrease in the red blood cells).

• #33 Heart murmurs – Diagnosis & treatment – Mayo Clinic

  https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/heart-murmurs/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20373175

  Heart murmurs may be detected when a physical exam is done for another reason. You’ll be asked questions about your personal and family medical history. […] A health care provider can listen to the heart using a device called a stethoscope. The provider considers several things when listening to the heart to tell if a murmur is innocent or worrisome. […] Tests are done to determine the cause of worrisome heart murmurs. Heart murmur tests may include: […] Treatment for a worrisome heart murmur depends on cause. A worrisome heart murmur requires close monitoring by a health care provider. Medications or surgery may be needed. […] Innocent heart murmurs don’t usually need treatment. If a fever or an overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism) causes a murmur, the murmur usually goes away once that condition is treated.

• #34 Heart murmurs: MedlinePlus Medical EncyclopediaLock

  https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003266.htm

  A heart murmur is a blowing, whooshing, or rasping sound heard during a heartbeat. The sound is caused by turbulent (rough) blood flow through the heart valves or near the heart. […] Many heart murmurs are harmless. These types of murmurs are called innocent murmurs. They will not cause any symptoms or problems. Innocent murmurs do not need treatment. […] Other heart murmurs may indicate an abnormality in the heart. These abnormal murmurs can be caused by: Problems of the aortic valve (aortic regurgitation, aortic stenosis), Problems of the mitral valve (chronic or acute mitral regurgitation, mitral stenosis), Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, Pulmonary regurgitation (backflow of blood into the right ventricle, caused by failure of the pulmonary valve to close completely), Pulmonary valve stenosis, Problems of the tricuspid valve (tricuspid regurgitation, tricuspid stenosis). […] A provider can listen to your heart sounds by placing a stethoscope on your chest. You will be asked questions about your medical history and symptoms. […] The following tests may be done: Chest x-ray, Electrocardiogram (ECG), Echocardiography.

• #35 Heart murmur: Innocent or serious? – Mayo Clinic Health System

  https://www.mayoclinichealthsystem.org/hometown-health/speaking-of-health/heart-murmur

  You will need to undergo testing to determine the cause of the heart murmur. Your healthcare professional likely will order an ultrasound picture of your heart, called an echocardiogram or echo, to show detailed images of your heart’s valves, chambers, structure and function. […] Once the cause of a heart murmur has been found, some people will need repeated evaluation over the years. Others may need surgery to treat the cause of the murmur, especially if it’s to adjust a tight or leaky valve, or to close a hole in the heart. […] It’s important to learn if a heart murmur is innocent or serious so you can get the proper treatment.

• #36 UVM Health Network – CVPH – Heart Murmur

  https://www.cvph.org/Departments-and-Programs/Heart-and-Vascular/Heart-Murmur

  To take a closer look, the following tests could be performed: Echocardiogram, Electrocardiogram, X-ray, Cardiac catheterization. […] If a doctor diagnoses you with an innocent heart murmur, this indicates your heart is functioning normally and no treatment is required. […] The diagnosis of an abnormal murmur would require further treatment. […] Other heart murmur treatments could involve medications prescribed to lower blood pressure and reduce the stress being put on the heart. In more severe cases, surgery is performed to repair a heart defect or replace a damaged valve. This would improve the health of your heart and restore its functionality.

• #37 Heart Murmurs in Children: Evaluation and Management | AAFP

  https://www.aafp.org/pubs/afp/issues/2022/0300/p250.html

  Up to 8.6% of infants and 80% of children have a heart murmur during their early years of life. […] Evaluation by a pediatric cardiologist is indicated for newborns with a murmur because studies show that neonatal murmurs have higher rates of pathology than in older children, and neonatal murmur characteristics are more difficult to evaluate during examination; referral is preferred over echocardiography. […] All infants, with or without a murmur, should have pulse oximetry screening to detect underlying critical congenital heart disease. […] Referral to a pediatric cardiologist is indicated when a pathologic murmur is suspected. […] Routine use of electrocardiography or chest radiography in the evaluation of heart murmurs in children without symptoms or signs of heart disease is not cost-effective, even when a pathologic murmur is suspected.

• #38 Heart Murmurs in Children: Evaluation and Management | AAFP

  https://www.aafp.org/pubs/afp/issues/2022/0300/p250.html

  Pediatric cardiology referral should occur for murmurs during the initial hospitalization when signs or symptoms of cardiac disease are present, the critical congenital heart screening results are abnormal, syndromic features are present, there is a history of abnormal fetal echocardiography, or a first-degree relative with congenital heart disease. […] Consultation with pediatric cardiology is the appropriate first step instead of echocardiography or other testing and should occur within the first week of life. […] Although studies confirm that echocardiography can diagnose critical congenital heart disease, cost assessments support referral first, instead of an echocardiography-first strategy, reducing overall costs of the evaluation with similar outcomes.

• #39 Heart Murmurs in Children: Evaluation and Management | AAFP

  https://www.aafp.org/pubs/afp/issues/2022/0300/p250.html

  Up to 8.6% of infants and 80% of children have a heart murmur during their early years of life. […] Evaluation by a pediatric cardiologist is indicated for newborns with a murmur because studies show that neonatal murmurs have higher rates of pathology than in older children, and neonatal murmur characteristics are more difficult to evaluate during examination; referral is preferred over echocardiography. […] All infants, with or without a murmur, should have pulse oximetry screening to detect underlying critical congenital heart disease. […] Referral to a pediatric cardiologist is indicated when a pathologic murmur is suspected. […] Routine use of electrocardiography or chest radiography in the evaluation of heart murmurs in children without symptoms or signs of heart disease is not cost-effective, even when a pathologic murmur is suspected.

• #40 6 Congenital Heart Disease Nursing Care Plans – Nurseslabs

  https://nurseslabs.com/congenital-heart-disease-nursing-care-plans/

  Murmur. The presence of a murmur indicates turbulent blood flow through the heart, suggesting structural abnormalities. […] Assess heart sounds for gallops (S3, S4). S3 indicates reduced left ventricular ejection and is a class sign of left ventricular failure. S4 occurs with reduced compliance of the left ventricle, which impairs diastolic filling.

• #41 4 Heart Murmurs You Need To Know (With Videos!) – Nursing School of Success

  https://nursingschoolofsuccess.com/4-heart-murmurs-you-need-to-know/

  Murmurs are caused when there is turbulent blood flow, meaning that the blood flow is not smooth. You will spend a good portion of your career learning how to detect the different types of murmurs (they can be pretty tricky to identify sometimes). And for nursing school, you should know the types of murmurs and what causes them. So that’s what we’ll focus on here, mmmkay? […] An aortic valve stenosis murmur occurs when the aortic valve is not opening enough. […] A mitral valve stenosis murmur occurs when the mitral valve is not opening enough. It is stuck together and hard to open. […] Aortic insufficiency occurs when the aorta allows blood to flow through it, but it does not close all the way to prevent the back flow of blood. […] Mitral insufficiency occurs when the mitral valve allows blood to flow backwards into the left atria as the left ventricle contracts. The murmur is heard as the blood back flows into the atria. Mitral valve insufficiency murmur is one of the most common murmurs you will hear.

• #42

  https://myhealth.alberta.ca/Health/aftercareinformation/pages/conditions.aspx?hwid=uh3399

  A heart murmur is a blowing, whooshing, or rasping sound made by blood moving through the heart or the blood vessels near the heart. Murmurs can be heard through a stethoscope. […] Heart murmurs can occur during pregnancy or during a temporary illness, such as a fever. These murmurs usually are not a problem and go away on their own. […] However, sometimes a heart murmur is a sign of a serious problem, such as congenital heart disease or heart valve problems, that may need treatment. You may need more tests to check your heart. The treatment depends on the specific heart problem causing the murmur. […] Follow-up care is a key part of your treatment and safety. Be sure to make and go to all appointments, and call your doctor or nurse advice line (811 in most provinces and territories) if you are having problems. It’s also a good idea to know your test results and keep a list of the medicines you take. […] Watch closely for changes in your health, and be sure to contact your doctor or nurse advice line if you have any problems.

• #43 Heart Murmur: Care Instructions | Kaiser Permanente

  https://healthy.kaiserpermanente.org/health-wellness/health-encyclopedia/he.heart-murmur-care-instructions.uh3399

  A heart murmur is a blowing, whooshing, or rasping sound made by blood moving through the heart or the blood vessels near the heart. Murmurs can be heard through a stethoscope. […] However, sometimes a heart murmur is a sign of a serious problem, such as congenital heart disease or heart valve problems, that may need treatment. You may need more tests to check your heart. The treatment depends on the specific heart problem causing the murmur. […] Follow-up care is a key part of your treatment and safety. Be sure to make and go to all appointments, and call your doctor if you are having problems. It’s also a good idea to know your test results and keep a list of the medicines you take. […] Watch closely for changes in your health, and be sure to contact your doctor if you have any problems.

• #44

  https://myhealth.alberta.ca/Health/aftercareinformation/pages/conditions.aspx?hwid=bu1194

  A heart murmur is a blowing, whooshing, or rasping sound made by blood moving through the heart or the blood vessels near the heart. Murmurs can be heard through a stethoscope. […] Children often have murmurs that are a normal part of development and do not require treatment. Heart murmurs can also occur during an illness, especially if there is a fever. These murmurs usually are not a problem and go away on their own. […] However, sometimes a heart murmur is a sign of a serious problem, such as congenital heart disease or heart valve problems, that may need treatment. Your child may need more tests to check his or her heart. The treatment depends on the specific heart problem causing the murmur. […] Follow-up care is a key part of your child’s treatment and safety. Be sure to make and go to all appointments, and call your doctor or nurse advice line (811 in most provinces and territories) if your child is having problems. It’s also a good idea to know your child’s test results and keep a list of the medicines your child takes. […] Watch closely for changes in your child’s health, and be sure to contact your doctor or nurse advice line if your child has any problems.

• #45 Heart murmurs – causes, symptoms & treatment – BHF

  https://www.bhf.org.uk/informationsupport/conditions/heart-murmurs

  Your local GP service and healthcare team are there to help you. But if youre feeling concerned and would like emotional support, our cardiac nurses can help you too. You can contact our Heart Helpline nurses by phone or email. Or you can connect with other people in a similar situation to you on our online HealthUnlocked community.

• #46

  https://myhealth.alberta.ca/Health/aftercareinformation/pages/conditions.aspx?hwid=uh3399

  A heart murmur is a blowing, whooshing, or rasping sound made by blood moving through the heart or the blood vessels near the heart. Murmurs can be heard through a stethoscope. […] Heart murmurs can occur during pregnancy or during a temporary illness, such as a fever. These murmurs usually are not a problem and go away on their own. […] However, sometimes a heart murmur is a sign of a serious problem, such as congenital heart disease or heart valve problems, that may need treatment. You may need more tests to check your heart. The treatment depends on the specific heart problem causing the murmur. […] Follow-up care is a key part of your treatment and safety. Be sure to make and go to all appointments, and call your doctor or nurse advice line (811 in most provinces and territories) if you are having problems. It’s also a good idea to know your test results and keep a list of the medicines you take. […] Watch closely for changes in your health, and be sure to contact your doctor or nurse advice line if you have any problems.

• #47 Heart Murmur: Care Instructions | Kaiser Permanente

  https://healthy.kaiserpermanente.org/health-wellness/health-encyclopedia/he.heart-murmur-care-instructions.uh3399

  A heart murmur is a blowing, whooshing, or rasping sound made by blood moving through the heart or the blood vessels near the heart. Murmurs can be heard through a stethoscope. […] However, sometimes a heart murmur is a sign of a serious problem, such as congenital heart disease or heart valve problems, that may need treatment. You may need more tests to check your heart. The treatment depends on the specific heart problem causing the murmur. […] Follow-up care is a key part of your treatment and safety. Be sure to make and go to all appointments, and call your doctor if you are having problems. It’s also a good idea to know your test results and keep a list of the medicines you take. […] Watch closely for changes in your health, and be sure to contact your doctor if you have any problems.

• #48 Heart Murmurs in Children

  https://healthlibrary.vidanthealth.com/Library/News/Newsletters/Chronic/90,P01806

  Contact your child’s provider if your child has any symptoms of heart disease, such as: Trouble feeding or eating, Doesn’t gain weight normally, Faintness, Blue legs or feet, Tiredness or trouble exercising. […] Heart murmurs are extra or unusual sounds made by turbulent blood flowing through the heart. Many heart murmurs are harmless (innocent). Some heart murmurs are caused by congenital heart defects or other conditions. These are called pathologic. If the provider hears a heart murmur when listening to your child’s chest with a stethoscope, they may refer you to a pediatric cardiologist for more tests.

• #49 Heart murmurs – Diagnosis & treatment – Mayo Clinic

  https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/heart-murmurs/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20373175

  Heart murmurs may be detected when a physical exam is done for another reason. You’ll be asked questions about your personal and family medical history. […] A health care provider can listen to the heart using a device called a stethoscope. The provider considers several things when listening to the heart to tell if a murmur is innocent or worrisome. […] Tests are done to determine the cause of worrisome heart murmurs. Heart murmur tests may include: […] Treatment for a worrisome heart murmur depends on cause. A worrisome heart murmur requires close monitoring by a health care provider. Medications or surgery may be needed. […] Innocent heart murmurs don’t usually need treatment. If a fever or an overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism) causes a murmur, the murmur usually goes away once that condition is treated.

• #50 Heart Murmur: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment

  https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/17083-heart-murmur

  A heart murmur is a whooshing or swishing sound heard through a stethoscope when blood flows abnormally over your heart valves. Heart murmurs are common and dont necessarily indicate a health problem, especially in children. However, murmurs should be evaluated because they may signal a heart problem or other health issue. […] A murmur may mean theres a problem with your heart. But heart murmurs are also present in healthy people who dont have a heart problem (called innocent heart murmurs). […] Diastolic and continuous murmurs are more likely related to heart disease. But every heart murmur should be evaluated. […] Some heart murmurs are due to a heart problem or other condition, including: […] Many heart murmurs dont need any treatment and arent a cause for concern. But if a murmur is caused by a more serious condition, you may need:

• #51 Heart murmurs – Diagnosis & treatment – Mayo Clinic

  https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/heart-murmurs/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20373175

  Heart murmurs may be detected when a physical exam is done for another reason. You’ll be asked questions about your personal and family medical history. […] A health care provider can listen to the heart using a device called a stethoscope. The provider considers several things when listening to the heart to tell if a murmur is innocent or worrisome. […] Tests are done to determine the cause of worrisome heart murmurs. Heart murmur tests may include: […] Treatment for a worrisome heart murmur depends on cause. A worrisome heart murmur requires close monitoring by a health care provider. Medications or surgery may be needed. […] Innocent heart murmurs don’t usually need treatment. If a fever or an overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism) causes a murmur, the murmur usually goes away once that condition is treated.

• #52 Heart Murmurs

  https://www.rwjbh.org/treatment-care/heart-and-vascular-care/diseases-conditions/heart-murmurs/

  An innocent heart murmur generally doesn’t require treatment because the heart is normal. If innocent murmurs are the result of an illness, such as fever or hyperthyroidism, the murmurs will go away once that condition is treated. […] If you or your child have an abnormal heart murmur, treatment may not be necessary. Your doctor may want to monitor the condition over time. If treatment is necessary, it depends on what heart problem is causing the murmur and may include medications or surgery. Treatment options include medications and medical and surgical procedures. […] Medications will help treat, prevent and reduce blood clots. […] Treatment options include medications and medical and surgical procedures.

• #53 Heart Murmurs | American Heart Association

  https://www.heart.org/en/health-topics/heart-murmurs

  Your child’s doctor listens to their heart with a stethoscope to detect heart murmurs. […] If your child’s doctor hears a murmur when listening to their heart, they may recommend additional testing, such as an electrocardiogram (ECG) or echocardiogram (echo). This is to confirm the murmur is innocent. Unless testing suggests otherwise, no additional steps may be needed. […] With an innocent heart murmur, your child won’t need medication, and doesn’t have a heart problem or heart disease. You will not need to restrict your child’s activities or diet. They can lead an active, healthy life!

• #54 Heart murmurs – Diagnosis & treatment – Mayo Clinic

  https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/heart-murmurs/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20373175

  Heart murmurs may be detected when a physical exam is done for another reason. You’ll be asked questions about your personal and family medical history. […] A health care provider can listen to the heart using a device called a stethoscope. The provider considers several things when listening to the heart to tell if a murmur is innocent or worrisome. […] Tests are done to determine the cause of worrisome heart murmurs. Heart murmur tests may include: […] Treatment for a worrisome heart murmur depends on cause. A worrisome heart murmur requires close monitoring by a health care provider. Medications or surgery may be needed. […] Innocent heart murmurs don’t usually need treatment. If a fever or an overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism) causes a murmur, the murmur usually goes away once that condition is treated.

• #55 Heart Murmurs

  https://www.rwjbh.org/treatment-care/heart-and-vascular-care/diseases-conditions/heart-murmurs/

  An innocent heart murmur generally doesn’t require treatment because the heart is normal. If innocent murmurs are the result of an illness, such as fever or hyperthyroidism, the murmurs will go away once that condition is treated. […] If you or your child have an abnormal heart murmur, treatment may not be necessary. Your doctor may want to monitor the condition over time. If treatment is necessary, it depends on what heart problem is causing the murmur and may include medications or surgery. Treatment options include medications and medical and surgical procedures. […] Medications will help treat, prevent and reduce blood clots. […] Treatment options include medications and medical and surgical procedures.

• #56 Heart murmurs – Diagnosis & treatment – Mayo Clinic

  https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/heart-murmurs/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20373175

  Heart murmurs may be detected when a physical exam is done for another reason. You’ll be asked questions about your personal and family medical history. […] A health care provider can listen to the heart using a device called a stethoscope. The provider considers several things when listening to the heart to tell if a murmur is innocent or worrisome. […] Tests are done to determine the cause of worrisome heart murmurs. Heart murmur tests may include: […] Treatment for a worrisome heart murmur depends on cause. A worrisome heart murmur requires close monitoring by a health care provider. Medications or surgery may be needed. […] Innocent heart murmurs don’t usually need treatment. If a fever or an overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism) causes a murmur, the murmur usually goes away once that condition is treated.

• #57 Heart Murmurs

  https://www.rwjbh.org/treatment-care/heart-and-vascular-care/diseases-conditions/heart-murmurs/

  An innocent heart murmur generally doesn’t require treatment because the heart is normal. If innocent murmurs are the result of an illness, such as fever or hyperthyroidism, the murmurs will go away once that condition is treated. […] If you or your child have an abnormal heart murmur, treatment may not be necessary. Your doctor may want to monitor the condition over time. If treatment is necessary, it depends on what heart problem is causing the murmur and may include medications or surgery. Treatment options include medications and medical and surgical procedures. […] Medications will help treat, prevent and reduce blood clots. […] Treatment options include medications and medical and surgical procedures.

• #58 Heart Murmurs Treatment Options | Temple Health

  https://www.templehealth.org/services/conditions/heart-murmurs/treatment-options

  An innocent murmur does not require any treatment. An abnormal murmur does not always require treatment. Treatment is only necessary if a heart condition is causing the murmur. […] Depending upon the cause of your heart murmur, your doctor may suggest one or more of the following lifestyle changes: exercising, reducing salt intake, limiting alcohol, quitting smoking or losing weight. […] In some cases, medications may be necessary to alleviate symptoms or manage an underlying condition that is causing your heart murmur. […] If medications don’t help, surgeons can aggressively treat underlying problems of heart murmurs. Some examples of surgeries include: […] Heart Valve Repair may be an option for some patients. […] Heart Valve Replacement for stenosis is performed using either a bioprosthetic (tissue) heart valve that is made from natural sources (e.g., pig, cow or human) or a mechanical heart valve.

• #59 Heart Murmurs Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments

  https://www.upmc.com/services/heart-vascular/conditions/heart-murmurs

  Heart murmurs are sounds produced by fast, turbulent blood flow through the heart. These sounds can be heard using a stethoscope. […] A heart murmur is an abnormal sound — such as a whooshing or swishing — that is caused by blood moving in or around your heart during your heartbeat cycle. […] Some types of heart murmurs are harmless and do not require treatment. However, if your heart murmur requires further care, we offer surgical and nonsurgical treatment options. […] Nonsurgical treatment options include active monitoring of your heart murmur over a period of time and medication to treat cardiovascular conditions such as high blood pressure or high cholesterol. […] If your heart murmur is caused by a damaged or leaky heart valve, you may need to have surgery. The specialists in our Structural Heart Program perform advanced valve repair or replacement procedures using the latest minimally invasive techniques.

• #60 Heart Murmurs Treatment Options | Temple Health

  https://www.templehealth.org/services/conditions/heart-murmurs/treatment-options

  An innocent murmur does not require any treatment. An abnormal murmur does not always require treatment. Treatment is only necessary if a heart condition is causing the murmur. […] Depending upon the cause of your heart murmur, your doctor may suggest one or more of the following lifestyle changes: exercising, reducing salt intake, limiting alcohol, quitting smoking or losing weight. […] In some cases, medications may be necessary to alleviate symptoms or manage an underlying condition that is causing your heart murmur. […] If medications don’t help, surgeons can aggressively treat underlying problems of heart murmurs. Some examples of surgeries include: […] Heart Valve Repair may be an option for some patients. […] Heart Valve Replacement for stenosis is performed using either a bioprosthetic (tissue) heart valve that is made from natural sources (e.g., pig, cow or human) or a mechanical heart valve.

• #61 Heart Murmur | Franciscan Health

  https://www.franciscanhealth.org/conditions-and-services/heart-care/heart-murmur

  A heart murmur is an unusual sound heard during a heartbeat. It can sound like a whooshing or swishing noise as one or more heart valves open and close improperly. If the heart murmur requires treatment, the heart specialists at Franciscan Health can resolve the condition with medicine or surgery. […] Many heart murmurs have no symptoms and don’t need treatment. Some heart murmurs don’t cause symptoms but require follow-up tests. Our doctors use these tests to determine if an underlying heart condition is causing the murmur. […] Your treatment plan may include: Blood pressure medicines, Blood thinners, Cholesterol-lowering medicines, Water pills (diuretics). […] If heart valve disease is causing the murmur, our cardiovascular surgeons can repair or replace the faulty valves. […] Our cardiologists diagnose heart murmurs by listening to the heart with a stethoscope. If your doctor thinks the heart murmur is abnormal, you may need additional tests.

• #62 Heart murmurs – Diagnosis & treatment – Mayo Clinic

  https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/heart-murmurs/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20373175

  Surgery may be needed to correct a condition that causes a worrisome heart murmur. […] If you’re concerned about a heart murmur, make an appointment to see your family care provider. Although most heart murmurs are harmless, it’s a good idea to check for any underlying heart problems that could be serious. You may be referred to a doctor that specializes in heart diseases (cardiologist).

• #63 Heart Murmurs Treatment Options | Temple Health

  https://www.templehealth.org/services/conditions/heart-murmurs/treatment-options

  An innocent murmur does not require any treatment. An abnormal murmur does not always require treatment. Treatment is only necessary if a heart condition is causing the murmur. […] Depending upon the cause of your heart murmur, your doctor may suggest one or more of the following lifestyle changes: exercising, reducing salt intake, limiting alcohol, quitting smoking or losing weight. […] In some cases, medications may be necessary to alleviate symptoms or manage an underlying condition that is causing your heart murmur. […] If medications don’t help, surgeons can aggressively treat underlying problems of heart murmurs. Some examples of surgeries include: […] Heart Valve Repair may be an option for some patients. […] Heart Valve Replacement for stenosis is performed using either a bioprosthetic (tissue) heart valve that is made from natural sources (e.g., pig, cow or human) or a mechanical heart valve.

• #64 Heart Murmurs Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments

  https://www.upmc.com/services/heart-vascular/conditions/heart-murmurs

  Surgical Valve Repair and Replacement Procedures include Heart Valve Surgery, Heart Valve Repair Surgery, Heart Valve Replacement, Right Chest Approach Mitral Valve Repair („Mini-Mitral”), MitraClip, Aortic Valve Repair Surgery, Aortic Valve Replacement Surgery, Aortic Root Surgery (David Procedure), Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Minimally Invasive Tricuspid Valve Repair Surgery.

• #65 Heart Murmurs Treatment Options | Temple Health

  https://www.templehealth.org/services/conditions/heart-murmurs/treatment-options

  An innocent murmur does not require any treatment. An abnormal murmur does not always require treatment. Treatment is only necessary if a heart condition is causing the murmur. […] Depending upon the cause of your heart murmur, your doctor may suggest one or more of the following lifestyle changes: exercising, reducing salt intake, limiting alcohol, quitting smoking or losing weight. […] In some cases, medications may be necessary to alleviate symptoms or manage an underlying condition that is causing your heart murmur. […] If medications don’t help, surgeons can aggressively treat underlying problems of heart murmurs. Some examples of surgeries include: […] Heart Valve Repair may be an option for some patients. […] Heart Valve Replacement for stenosis is performed using either a bioprosthetic (tissue) heart valve that is made from natural sources (e.g., pig, cow or human) or a mechanical heart valve.

• #66 Systolic Heart Murmur: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment

  https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/23328-systolic-heart-murmur

  A systolic heart murmur is an irregular whoosh or swish when your heart muscle contracts (systole). Sometimes, this sound occurs for no known reason and causes no problems. Other times, heart murmurs point to other heart conditions. Treatment for a systolic murmur may include medication, lifestyle changes or surgery. […] If you have a heart murmur, its important to see a healthcare provider for testing. […] If the murmur is innocent, it usually goes away without treatment. If you have an abnormal heart murmur, you may need treatment for the underlying heart condition. […] Usually, heart murmur treatment involves medications, surgery or both. […] If your heart condition is severe, you may need heart valve surgery or another procedure. […] An innocent systolic murmur probably doesnt need treatment. If you have an abnormal heart murmur, you may need treatment for a heart condition. […] Healthy lifestyle habits can also help you live a more active life with a systolic heart murmur.

• #67 Understanding Heart Murmur: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options

  https://avicennacardiology.com/manhattan/heart-murmur-diagnosis-and-care-services/

  A heart murmur is an abnormal heart sound heard during the cardiac cycle. Its not a disease in itself but rather a sign of turbulent blood flowing within the heart. This turbulence can occur for various reasons, some of which might be related to family history or congenital heart defects. […] The treatment for a heart murmur depends on its cause. Innocent murmurs dont require any treatment. However, abnormal murmurs may require medical or surgical intervention. […] For individuals with innocent murmurs, no lifestyle changes are typically necessary. However, individuals with abnormal murmurs may need to make certain lifestyle modifications, such as: Regular Exercise: As recommended by their healthcare professional. Healthy Diet: Low in sodium and saturated fat to promote healthy red blood cells and prevent coronary artery disease. Maintaining a Healthy Weight. Managing Underlying Conditions: Such as high blood pressure or diabetes. Regular Follow-Up Appointments: With their healthcare professional.

• #68

  https://myhealth.alberta.ca/Health/aftercareinformation/pages/conditions.aspx?hwid=uh3399

  A heart murmur is a blowing, whooshing, or rasping sound made by blood moving through the heart or the blood vessels near the heart. Murmurs can be heard through a stethoscope. […] Heart murmurs can occur during pregnancy or during a temporary illness, such as a fever. These murmurs usually are not a problem and go away on their own. […] However, sometimes a heart murmur is a sign of a serious problem, such as congenital heart disease or heart valve problems, that may need treatment. You may need more tests to check your heart. The treatment depends on the specific heart problem causing the murmur. […] Follow-up care is a key part of your treatment and safety. Be sure to make and go to all appointments, and call your doctor or nurse advice line (811 in most provinces and territories) if you are having problems. It’s also a good idea to know your test results and keep a list of the medicines you take. […] Watch closely for changes in your health, and be sure to contact your doctor or nurse advice line if you have any problems.

• #69 Heart Murmur: Care Instructions | Kaiser Permanente

  https://healthy.kaiserpermanente.org/health-wellness/health-encyclopedia/he.heart-murmur-care-instructions.uh3399

  A heart murmur is a blowing, whooshing, or rasping sound made by blood moving through the heart or the blood vessels near the heart. Murmurs can be heard through a stethoscope. […] However, sometimes a heart murmur is a sign of a serious problem, such as congenital heart disease or heart valve problems, that may need treatment. You may need more tests to check your heart. The treatment depends on the specific heart problem causing the murmur. […] Follow-up care is a key part of your treatment and safety. Be sure to make and go to all appointments, and call your doctor if you are having problems. It’s also a good idea to know your test results and keep a list of the medicines you take. […] Watch closely for changes in your health, and be sure to contact your doctor if you have any problems.

• #70 Heart Murmurs in Children | Children’s Mercy Kansas City

  https://www.childrensmercy.org/departments-and-clinics/heart-center/heart-murmurs/

  A heart murmur is the most common reason that children are referred to our cardiology clinic. […] If there are no underlying problems with the heart or the blood flow, no treatment is necessary for innocent murmurs. You will not need to follow up with the cardiology team. Your child will not need any special precautions and can continue all normal diet and activity. Your child can live a normal, active life. […] A pathologic murmur is caused by a structural problem in the heart, such as a leaky valve, hole in the heart wall or narrowed valve or vessel. This type of murmur may cause symptoms such as fatigue, shortness of breath, or chest pressure. […] If your child’s health care provider thinks the murmur sounds like the blood flow is going through the heart abnormally, they will order an echocardiogram. This is a non-invasive sonogram (ultrasound) of the heart that will show the structures of the heart and how the blood is flowing. If the health care provider finds a problem, they will inform you and talk to you about treatment.

• #71 What Is a Heart Murmur? | Mass General Brigham

  https://www.massgeneralbrigham.org/en/about/newsroom/articles/what-is-a-heart-murmur

  When your heart beats, it typically makes a distinct rhythmic sound, the well-known lub-dub. […] Most heart murmurs are benign, which means theyre harmless and dont cause health problems or put you at risk for other conditions. However, some heart murmurs are more serious and require treatment. […] Murmurs caused by these types of conditions or states are typically harmless and dont require monitoring or treatment, says Dr. Philippides. A benign heart murmur is often temporary. […] Some murmurs can be caused by significant heart or heart valve problems, says Dr. Philippides. […] Depending on how severe the heart problem is, your provider will want to see you at regular intervals, usually at least yearly. […] If your provider diagnoses the murmur as benign, you typically dont need any further medical care for it. If your provider is concerned the murmur may be serious, youll have additional testing.

• #72 What Is a Heart Murmur? | Mass General Brigham

  https://www.massgeneralbrigham.org/en/about/newsroom/articles/what-is-a-heart-murmur

  A benign murmur doesnt require treatment, but a murmur due to a heart problem requires ongoing monitoring and care. […] Treatment depends on your underlying heart valve problem and other conditions. […] If the heart valve problem progresses, you may need surgery. […] If you have a heart valve condition, ask your provider if you should take preventive antibiotics before dental work or other procedures.

• #73 Heart Murmur in Cats: What It Is and How to Manage | PetMD

  https://www.petmd.com/cat/conditions/cardiovascular/c_ct_heart_murmur

  Close monitoring of heart murmurs and heart disease is necessary to check for progression of the condition. Management of CHF and congenital cardiac issues in cats is done with regular veterinary checkups every few months, bloodwork, and X-rays to monitor whether the cat is stable or if medications need to be added or adjusted. […] Prognosis depends on the cause of the heart murmur. It is typically excellent for benign murmurs, but prognosis is often grave when there is severe heart disease. Your cats long-term prognosis will also depend on their response to any treatment needed.

• #74 Heart Murmurs in Children – Stanford Medicine Children’s Health

  https://www.stanfordchildrens.org/en/topic/default?id=heart-murmurs-in-children-90-P01806

  Heart murmurs are extra or abnormal sounds made by turbulent blood flowing through the heart. […] Many heart murmurs are normal, extra sounds in children with strong, healthy hearts. These children don’t need treatment. Some of these heart murmurs may go away on their own with time. […] If the murmur is from a congenital heart defect, treatment may include medicine, procedures, or surgery. If the murmur is from another condition, the heart murmur will usually lessen or go away once the condition is treated. […] A heart murmur has no complications. But your child may have complications related to the condition causing the heart murmur. A child with a congenital heart defect may have poor growth and development, heart failure, or other serious problems. […] Call your child’s healthcare provider if your child has any symptoms of heart disease such as: Trouble feeding or eating, Doesn’t gain weight normally, Trouble breathing, Faintness, Rapid breathing or blue lips, Blue legs or feet, Passing out, Tiredness or trouble exercising, Chest pain. […] If the healthcare provider hears a heart murmur when listening to your child’s chest with a stethoscope, he or she may refer you to a pediatric cardiologist for more tests.

• #75 Heart Murmur Symptoms, Treatment & Causes | Baptist Health

  https://www.baptisthealth.com/care-services/conditions-treatments/heart-murmur

  There is no proven means of preventing heart murmurs. That said, a healthy lifestyle can reduce the possibility of developing a heart murmur in adults, by lessening some of the contributing factors. […] Innocent heart murmurs dont cause complications. […] Abnormal heart murmurs themselves dont cause complications, but underlying conditions may cause serious complications such as heart attack or stroke, heart failure, poor growth (in infants and children), and other serious issues.

• #76 Heart Murmur in Cats: What It Is and How to Manage | PetMD

  https://www.petmd.com/cat/conditions/cardiovascular/c_ct_heart_murmur

  Close monitoring of heart murmurs and heart disease is necessary to check for progression of the condition. Management of CHF and congenital cardiac issues in cats is done with regular veterinary checkups every few months, bloodwork, and X-rays to monitor whether the cat is stable or if medications need to be added or adjusted. […] Prognosis depends on the cause of the heart murmur. It is typically excellent for benign murmurs, but prognosis is often grave when there is severe heart disease. Your cats long-term prognosis will also depend on their response to any treatment needed.

• #77 Heart Murmur Symptoms, Treatment & Causes | Baptist Health

  https://www.baptisthealth.com/care-services/conditions-treatments/heart-murmur

  There is no proven means of preventing heart murmurs. That said, a healthy lifestyle can reduce the possibility of developing a heart murmur in adults, by lessening some of the contributing factors. […] Innocent heart murmurs dont cause complications. […] Abnormal heart murmurs themselves dont cause complications, but underlying conditions may cause serious complications such as heart attack or stroke, heart failure, poor growth (in infants and children), and other serious issues.

• #78 Heart Murmurs (for Parents) | Nemours KidsHealth

  https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/murmurs.html

  The most common type of heart murmur is called functional or innocent. An innocent heart murmur is the sound of blood moving through a healthy heart in a normal way. Just as you might hear air moving through an air duct or water flowing through a pipe, doctors can hear blood moving through the heart even when there’s no heart problem. […] Most innocent murmurs will go away on their own as a child gets older. […] Your doctor and a pediatric cardiologist can find out whether the murmur is innocent (which means your child is perfectly healthy) or if there is a specific heart problem. If there is a problem, the pediatric cardiologist will know how best to take care of it.

• #79 Heart Murmurs | American Heart Association

  https://www.heart.org/en/health-topics/heart-murmurs

  Your child’s doctor listens to their heart with a stethoscope to detect heart murmurs. […] If your child’s doctor hears a murmur when listening to their heart, they may recommend additional testing, such as an electrocardiogram (ECG) or echocardiogram (echo). This is to confirm the murmur is innocent. Unless testing suggests otherwise, no additional steps may be needed. […] With an innocent heart murmur, your child won’t need medication, and doesn’t have a heart problem or heart disease. You will not need to restrict your child’s activities or diet. They can lead an active, healthy life!

• #80 Heart Murmur in Cats: What It Is and How to Manage | PetMD

  https://www.petmd.com/cat/conditions/cardiovascular/c_ct_heart_murmur

  Close monitoring of heart murmurs and heart disease is necessary to check for progression of the condition. Management of CHF and congenital cardiac issues in cats is done with regular veterinary checkups every few months, bloodwork, and X-rays to monitor whether the cat is stable or if medications need to be added or adjusted. […] Prognosis depends on the cause of the heart murmur. It is typically excellent for benign murmurs, but prognosis is often grave when there is severe heart disease. Your cats long-term prognosis will also depend on their response to any treatment needed.

• #81 Heart Murmurs in Dogs: Causes & Prognosis | Englewood Vet

  https://www.vrcc.com/site/blog/2021/11/30/heart-murmurs-dogs

  The prognosis of a heart murmur largely depends on the underlying cause of the murmur and ranges from good to severe. […] For innocent murmurs that don’t require treatment, the prognosis is generally good to excellent. […] For dogs that have a leaky mitral valve, long-term medication can help prolong their lives or improve their quality of life. […] The prognosis for a dog with dilated cardiomyopathy varies – if the dog is already showing signs of heart failure the prognosis is unfortunately not good. […] For dogs with congenital heart defects, the prognosis varies- if the defect can be corrected by surgery the prognosis is usually very good.

• #82 Heart Murmur Symptoms, Treatment & Causes | Baptist Health

  https://www.baptisthealth.com/care-services/conditions-treatments/heart-murmur

  There is no proven means of preventing heart murmurs. That said, a healthy lifestyle can reduce the possibility of developing a heart murmur in adults, by lessening some of the contributing factors. […] Innocent heart murmurs dont cause complications. […] Abnormal heart murmurs themselves dont cause complications, but underlying conditions may cause serious complications such as heart attack or stroke, heart failure, poor growth (in infants and children), and other serious issues.

• #83 Heart Murmurs in Children | Phoenix Children’s Hospital

  https://phoenixchildrens.org/specialties-conditions/heart-murmurs-children

  Treatment will depend on your child’s symptoms, age, and general health. It will also depend on how severe the condition is. […] Many heart murmurs are normal, extra sounds in children with strong, healthy hearts. These children don’t need treatment. Some of these heart murmurs may go away on their own with time. […] A heart murmur has no complications. But your child may have complications related to the condition causing the heart murmur. A child with a congenital heart defect may have poor growth and development, heart failure, or other serious problems. […] If the provider hears a heart murmur when listening to your child’s chest with a stethoscope, they may refer you to a pediatric cardiologist for more tests.

• #84 Atlanta GA Heart Murmur Diagnosis and Treatment | Decatur Pediatric Care | Brookhaven

  https://intownpediatrics.com/heart-murmurs/

  Treatment for heart murmurs depends on whether the murmur is innocent or related to an underlying condition. Innocent murmurs usually don’t require any treatment and may disappear as the child grows. For murmurs caused by a heart problem, treatment will focus on addressing the underlying condition. […] Our pediatric cardiologists will work with you to determine the best treatment plan for your child, ensuring that their heart health is monitored and managed over time. […] Most children with innocent heart murmurs lead healthy, active lives without any limitations. For those with heart murmurs related to congenital heart defects or other conditions, early detection and appropriate treatment can improve long-term outcomes. Regular follow-up visits with a pediatric cardiologist will ensure that your child’s heart health is carefully monitored as they grow.

• #85 Heart murmurs – Symptoms & causes – Mayo Clinic

  https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/heart-murmurs/symptoms-causes/syc-20373171

  Things that can damage the heart valves include: Calcium deposits can cause a heart valve such as the mitral valve or the aortic valve to become stiff and narrow (valve stenosis). A calcified valve also may not close completely, letting blood flow backward. The changes in blood flow create a murmur. […] There’s no known prevention for heart murmurs. But healthy lifestyle changes can improve heart health and prevent some conditions linked to murmurs in adults. Many childhood heart murmurs go away on their own as children grow.

• #86 Heart Murmur Symptoms, Treatment & Causes | Baptist Health

  https://www.baptisthealth.com/care-services/conditions-treatments/heart-murmur

  There is no proven means of preventing heart murmurs. That said, a healthy lifestyle can reduce the possibility of developing a heart murmur in adults, by lessening some of the contributing factors. […] Innocent heart murmurs dont cause complications. […] Abnormal heart murmurs themselves dont cause complications, but underlying conditions may cause serious complications such as heart attack or stroke, heart failure, poor growth (in infants and children), and other serious issues.

• #87 Heart Murmur – Women’s Health – Associates for Women’s Medicine – Syracuse NY Gynecologist, Gynecology, Obstetrics, OBGYN, OB Physicians, Syracuse New York, Fayetteville, North Syracuse, LiverpoolHeart Murmur

  https://www.afwomensmed.com/health-library/hw-view.php?DOCHWID=zx1463

  If you have an innocent murmur, you do not need treatment, because your heart is normal. […] If you have an abnormal murmur, treatment depends on the heart problem that is causing the murmur and may include medicines or surgery. Not all abnormal murmurs need to be treated. If you have an abnormal murmur and have no other symptoms, your doctor may only monitor your condition with an echocardiogram. […] If you have symptoms, you may need to take medicine to lower your blood pressure and reduce your heart’s workload. You may need surgery to replace a valve or to repair a valve or a heart defect. […] Most heart murmurs are normal, and there is nothing you can do to prevent them or cause them. They just happen. […] Some abnormal murmurs cannot be prevented either. They are often caused by the effects of aging, infections, or by problems that run in families. […] What you can do is take good care of your heart by living a heart-healthy lifestyle. This includes eating heart-healthy food, being active, staying at a healthy weight, and not smoking.

• #88 Heart Murmur Symptoms, Treatment & Causes | Baptist Health

  https://www.baptisthealth.com/care-services/conditions-treatments/heart-murmur

  There is no proven means of preventing heart murmurs. That said, a healthy lifestyle can reduce the possibility of developing a heart murmur in adults, by lessening some of the contributing factors. […] Innocent heart murmurs dont cause complications. […] Abnormal heart murmurs themselves dont cause complications, but underlying conditions may cause serious complications such as heart attack or stroke, heart failure, poor growth (in infants and children), and other serious issues.

• #89 Heart Murmur – Women’s Health – Associates for Women’s Medicine – Syracuse NY Gynecologist, Gynecology, Obstetrics, OBGYN, OB Physicians, Syracuse New York, Fayetteville, North Syracuse, LiverpoolHeart Murmur

  https://www.afwomensmed.com/health-library/hw-view.php?DOCHWID=zx1463

  If you have an innocent murmur, you do not need treatment, because your heart is normal. […] If you have an abnormal murmur, treatment depends on the heart problem that is causing the murmur and may include medicines or surgery. Not all abnormal murmurs need to be treated. If you have an abnormal murmur and have no other symptoms, your doctor may only monitor your condition with an echocardiogram. […] If you have symptoms, you may need to take medicine to lower your blood pressure and reduce your heart’s workload. You may need surgery to replace a valve or to repair a valve or a heart defect. […] Most heart murmurs are normal, and there is nothing you can do to prevent them or cause them. They just happen. […] Some abnormal murmurs cannot be prevented either. They are often caused by the effects of aging, infections, or by problems that run in families. […] What you can do is take good care of your heart by living a heart-healthy lifestyle. This includes eating heart-healthy food, being active, staying at a healthy weight, and not smoking.

• #90 Heart Murmur in Children | Common Questions and Answers

  https://www.cincinnatichildrens.org/health/h/heart-murmur

  Innocent heart murmurs do not make the child more likely to have heart attacks or high blood pressure later in life. Your child’s physical activities should not be restricted because of the heart murmur. The best way to ensure a healthy heart in the adult years is to develop good exercise and eating habits as a child. Generally, a child with an innocent heart murmur will be discharged from further cardiology follow up. […] If your child has been diagnosed with an innocent murmur, no special precautions are needed for dental procedures or other invasive medical procedures since your child has a structurally normal heart. […] However, people who have structural heart problems (such as a hole in the heart or an abnormal heart valve) are at higher risk for developing an infection of the heart (endocarditis) following routine teeth cleaning and other dental procedures such as fillings. […] It is very important that these recommendations be followed, as endocarditis is a serious infection that can be fatal.

• #91

  https://myhealth.alberta.ca/Health/aftercareinformation/pages/conditions.aspx?hwid=uh3399

  A heart murmur is a blowing, whooshing, or rasping sound made by blood moving through the heart or the blood vessels near the heart. Murmurs can be heard through a stethoscope. […] Heart murmurs can occur during pregnancy or during a temporary illness, such as a fever. These murmurs usually are not a problem and go away on their own. […] However, sometimes a heart murmur is a sign of a serious problem, such as congenital heart disease or heart valve problems, that may need treatment. You may need more tests to check your heart. The treatment depends on the specific heart problem causing the murmur. […] Follow-up care is a key part of your treatment and safety. Be sure to make and go to all appointments, and call your doctor or nurse advice line (811 in most provinces and territories) if you are having problems. It’s also a good idea to know your test results and keep a list of the medicines you take. […] Watch closely for changes in your health, and be sure to contact your doctor or nurse advice line if you have any problems.

• #92 Heart Murmur: Care Instructions | Kaiser Permanente

  https://healthy.kaiserpermanente.org/health-wellness/health-encyclopedia/he.heart-murmur-care-instructions.uh3399

  A heart murmur is a blowing, whooshing, or rasping sound made by blood moving through the heart or the blood vessels near the heart. Murmurs can be heard through a stethoscope. […] However, sometimes a heart murmur is a sign of a serious problem, such as congenital heart disease or heart valve problems, that may need treatment. You may need more tests to check your heart. The treatment depends on the specific heart problem causing the murmur. […] Follow-up care is a key part of your treatment and safety. Be sure to make and go to all appointments, and call your doctor if you are having problems. It’s also a good idea to know your test results and keep a list of the medicines you take. […] Watch closely for changes in your health, and be sure to contact your doctor if you have any problems.

• #93 Heart Murmurs – Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments

  https://resources.healthgrades.com/right-care/heart-health/heart-murmur

  A heart murmur is an extra heart sound. Doctors can hear heart murmur sounds with a stethoscope. Hearts murmurs can occur in both adults and children. Several conditions can cause a heart murmur. […] Most people with heart murmurs have no outward signs or symptoms. If a doctor hears abnormal heart sounds, cardiac diagnostic and imaging tests can help find the underlying cause. Some heart murmur causes require treatment to prevent complications. […] Heart murmurs are often symptoms of other problems. Often, a doctor or nurse notices a heart murmur during a routine physical exam. If your doctor hears a heart murmur, they may refer you to a cardiologist for follow-up care. […] Seek emergency medical care (call 911) for symptoms that could indicate a serious problem with the heart or heart valves, including: blue-tinged fingertips or lips, chest pain, dizziness or fainting, enlarged neck veins, heavy sweating with minimal exertion, persistent cough, shortness of breath.

• #94 Heart Murmurs – Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments

  https://resources.healthgrades.com/right-care/heart-health/heart-murmur

  A heart murmur is an extra heart sound. Doctors can hear heart murmur sounds with a stethoscope. Hearts murmurs can occur in both adults and children. Several conditions can cause a heart murmur. […] Most people with heart murmurs have no outward signs or symptoms. If a doctor hears abnormal heart sounds, cardiac diagnostic and imaging tests can help find the underlying cause. Some heart murmur causes require treatment to prevent complications. […] Heart murmurs are often symptoms of other problems. Often, a doctor or nurse notices a heart murmur during a routine physical exam. If your doctor hears a heart murmur, they may refer you to a cardiologist for follow-up care. […] Seek emergency medical care (call 911) for symptoms that could indicate a serious problem with the heart or heart valves, including: blue-tinged fingertips or lips, chest pain, dizziness or fainting, enlarged neck veins, heavy sweating with minimal exertion, persistent cough, shortness of breath.

• #95 Heart Murmurs in Children

  https://healthlibrary.vidanthealth.com/Library/News/Newsletters/Chronic/90,P01806

  Contact your child’s provider if your child has any symptoms of heart disease, such as: Trouble feeding or eating, Doesn’t gain weight normally, Faintness, Blue legs or feet, Tiredness or trouble exercising. […] Heart murmurs are extra or unusual sounds made by turbulent blood flowing through the heart. Many heart murmurs are harmless (innocent). Some heart murmurs are caused by congenital heart defects or other conditions. These are called pathologic. If the provider hears a heart murmur when listening to your child’s chest with a stethoscope, they may refer you to a pediatric cardiologist for more tests.

• #96 Heart Murmurs in Children

  https://healthlibrary.vidanthealth.com/Library/News/Newsletters/Chronic/90,P01806

  Contact your child’s provider if your child has any symptoms of heart disease, such as: Trouble feeding or eating, Doesn’t gain weight normally, Faintness, Blue legs or feet, Tiredness or trouble exercising. […] Heart murmurs are extra or unusual sounds made by turbulent blood flowing through the heart. Many heart murmurs are harmless (innocent). Some heart murmurs are caused by congenital heart defects or other conditions. These are called pathologic. If the provider hears a heart murmur when listening to your child’s chest with a stethoscope, they may refer you to a pediatric cardiologist for more tests.

• #97 Heart Murmurs | Providence

  https://www.providence.org/services/heart-and-vascular/heart-murmurs

  When youre a patient at Providence, we help you feel better today and reduce your risk of more serious disease tomorrow. We work with you to create a personalized plan to monitor and further diagnose your heart murmur. This plan includes everything from diagnosis to the support you need to feel your best. The result is compassionate, whole-person care for your body, mind and spirit. […] Our patients are at the heart of everything we do, which is why were always looking for ways to make your experience better. […] This patient-centered approach is why patients have trusted Providence with their heart murmur care for many years. […] We take a team-based approach to treating your heart murmur. Why? Because we know this leads to the best results. […] We understand that the impact of heart disease is greater in marginalized communities.

• #98 Heart Murmurs | Providence

  https://www.providence.org/services/heart-and-vascular/heart-murmurs

  Providence is well known for offering options and hope to patients seeking the most advanced therapies to treat heart murmurs. […] A heart murmur is a whooshing or rasping sound during the heartbeat, and can be heard through a stethoscope. It occurs when blood flow is turbulent through the heart valves or around the heart. Heart murmurs are common, especially in children. Having one does not necessarily mean that there is a problem with the heart. […] We know that no two patients are the same. This is why your care team works with you to design an individualized treatment plan based specifically on your heart condition and your personal needs. Every treatment plan includes lifestyle changes to support your recovery and long-term heart health.

• #99

  https://myhealth.alberta.ca/Health/aftercareinformation/pages/conditions.aspx?hwid=uh3399

  A heart murmur is a blowing, whooshing, or rasping sound made by blood moving through the heart or the blood vessels near the heart. Murmurs can be heard through a stethoscope. […] Heart murmurs can occur during pregnancy or during a temporary illness, such as a fever. These murmurs usually are not a problem and go away on their own. […] However, sometimes a heart murmur is a sign of a serious problem, such as congenital heart disease or heart valve problems, that may need treatment. You may need more tests to check your heart. The treatment depends on the specific heart problem causing the murmur. […] Follow-up care is a key part of your treatment and safety. Be sure to make and go to all appointments, and call your doctor or nurse advice line (811 in most provinces and territories) if you are having problems. It’s also a good idea to know your test results and keep a list of the medicines you take. […] Watch closely for changes in your health, and be sure to contact your doctor or nurse advice line if you have any problems.

• #100 Heart Murmur: Care Instructions | Kaiser Permanente

  https://healthy.kaiserpermanente.org/health-wellness/health-encyclopedia/he.heart-murmur-care-instructions.uh3399

  A heart murmur is a blowing, whooshing, or rasping sound made by blood moving through the heart or the blood vessels near the heart. Murmurs can be heard through a stethoscope. […] However, sometimes a heart murmur is a sign of a serious problem, such as congenital heart disease or heart valve problems, that may need treatment. You may need more tests to check your heart. The treatment depends on the specific heart problem causing the murmur. […] Follow-up care is a key part of your treatment and safety. Be sure to make and go to all appointments, and call your doctor if you are having problems. It’s also a good idea to know your test results and keep a list of the medicines you take. […] Watch closely for changes in your health, and be sure to contact your doctor if you have any problems.

• #101 6 Congenital Heart Disease Nursing Care Plans – Nurseslabs

  https://nurseslabs.com/congenital-heart-disease-nursing-care-plans/

  Murmur. The presence of a murmur indicates turbulent blood flow through the heart, suggesting structural abnormalities. […] Assess heart sounds for gallops (S3, S4). S3 indicates reduced left ventricular ejection and is a class sign of left ventricular failure. S4 occurs with reduced compliance of the left ventricle, which impairs diastolic filling.

• #102 Heart Murmurs in Children: Evaluation and Management | AAFP

  https://www.aafp.org/pubs/afp/issues/2022/0300/p250.html

  Pediatric cardiology referral should occur for murmurs during the initial hospitalization when signs or symptoms of cardiac disease are present, the critical congenital heart screening results are abnormal, syndromic features are present, there is a history of abnormal fetal echocardiography, or a first-degree relative with congenital heart disease. […] Consultation with pediatric cardiology is the appropriate first step instead of echocardiography or other testing and should occur within the first week of life. […] Although studies confirm that echocardiography can diagnose critical congenital heart disease, cost assessments support referral first, instead of an echocardiography-first strategy, reducing overall costs of the evaluation with similar outcomes.

• #103 Evaluation and Management of Heart Murmurs in Children | AAFP

  https://www.aafp.org/pubs/afp/issues/2011/1001/p793.html

  Heart murmurs are common in healthy infants, children, and adolescents. […] Although most are not pathologic, a murmur may be the sole manifestation of serious heart disease. […] Physical examination should focus on vital signs; age-appropriate exercise capacity; respiratory or gastrointestinal manifestations of congestive heart failure; and a thorough cardiovascular examination, including features of the murmur, assessment of peripheral perfusion, and auscultation over the heart valves. […] Referral to a pediatric cardiologist is recommended for patients with any other abnormal physical examination findings, a history of conditions that increase the likelihood of structural heart disease, symptoms suggesting underlying cardiac disease, or when a specific innocent murmur cannot be identified by the family physician.

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