Szmer sercowy
Zapobieganie i profilaktyka

Szmery sercowe, będące dźwiękami powstającymi w wyniku nieprawidłowego przepływu krwi przez serce, najczęściej u dzieci mają charakter niewinny i samoistnie zanikają w okresie dojrzewania (między 8 a 14 rokiem życia), nie wymagając leczenia. Profilaktyka patologicznych szmerów sercowych opiera się na minimalizowaniu ryzyka rozwoju chorób serca poprzez utrzymanie zdrowego stylu życia: regularną aktywność fizyczną (≥150 minut ćwiczeń aerobowych tygodniowo), zbilansowaną dietę, kontrolę masy ciała, rzucenie palenia, ograniczenie alkoholu i kofeiny, kontrolę ciśnienia tętniczego, poziomu cholesterolu i glikemii oraz redukcję stresu i zapewnienie odpowiedniej ilości snu (7-8 godzin). Szczególną uwagę należy zwrócić na profilaktykę infekcyjnego zapalenia wsierdzia u pacjentów z wadami serca, stosując antybiotykoterapię przed zabiegami medycznymi lub stomatologicznymi, a także na właściwą higienę jamy ustnej i unikanie dożylnego stosowania narkotyków.

  1. Profilaktyka szmerów sercowych (Szmer sercowy – Zapobieganie)
    1. Niewinne szmery sercowe
    2. Zapobieganie patologicznym szmerom sercowym
    3. Zapobieganie infekcyjnemu zapaleniu wsierdzia
    4. Zapobieganie gorączce reumatycznej
    5. Zapobieganie szmerom sercowym u dzieci
    6. Regularne badania kontrolne
    7. Leczenie chorób podstawowych
  2. Postępowanie w przypadku zdiagnozowanego szmeru sercowego
    1. Niewinne szmery sercowe – postępowanie
    2. Patologiczne szmery sercowe – postępowanie
    3. Specjalistyczna opieka medyczna
    4. Monitorowanie i obserwacja domowa
  3. Podsumowanie działań profilaktycznych
    1. Kolejne rozdziały

Profilaktyka szmerów sercowych (Szmer sercowy – Zapobieganie)

Szmery sercowe, będące dźwiękami generowanymi przez nieprawidłowy przepływ krwi przez serce, nie zawsze można zapobiec. Należy podkreślić, że większość szmerów sercowych, szczególnie u dzieci, ma charakter niewinny i często zanika wraz z wiekiem 12. Mimo to istnieją działania, które mogą zmniejszyć ryzyko rozwoju szmerów patologicznych oraz zapobiec powikłaniom związanym z chorobami serca 34.

Niewinne szmery sercowe

Niewinne szmery sercowe są powszechne u niemowląt, dzieci i dorosłych. Zazwyczaj zanikają samoistnie w okresie dojrzewania (między 8 a 14 rokiem życia) i nie wymagają żadnego leczenia 5. Tego rodzaju szmerom nie można zapobiec, ponieważ nie są one wynikiem choroby, a jedynie specyficznego przepływu krwi przez zdrowe serce 6.

Zapobieganie patologicznym szmerom sercowym

Chociaż nie istnieje pewny sposób zapobiegania wszystkim patologicznym szmerom sercowym, szczególnie tym spowodowanym wadami wrodzonymi, można podjąć działania zmniejszające ryzyko rozwoju chorób serca, które mogą prowadzić do powstania szmerów 78.

Zdrowy styl życia

Utrzymywanie zdrowego stylu życia ma kluczowe znaczenie dla zdrowia serca i może pomóc zapobiec niektórym stanom prowadzącym do szmerów sercowych 910:

  • Regularna aktywność fizyczna – co najmniej 150 minut aerobowych ćwiczeń tygodniowo 11
  • Zdrowa, zbilansowana dieta bogata w pełne ziarna, owoce i warzywa 1213
  • Utrzymywanie prawidłowej masy ciała i obwodu talii 14
  • Rzucenie palenia 1516
  • Ograniczenie spożycia alkoholu i kofeiny 1718
  • Kontrolowanie ciśnienia krwi, poziomu cholesterolu i cukru we krwi 1920
  • Redukcja stresu poprzez zdrowe techniki radzenia sobie, takie jak medytacja 21
  • Zapewnienie odpowiedniej ilości snu (7-8 godzin dziennie) 2223

Zapobieganie infekcyjnemu zapaleniu wsierdzia

Infekcyjne zapalenie wsierdzia jest poważnym stanem, który może prowadzić do uszkodzenia zastawek serca i szmerów sercowych. Osoby z określonymi wadami serca mają zwiększone ryzyko rozwoju tego schorzenia 24.

Profilaktyka antybiotykowa

Profilaktyka antybiotykowa jest zalecana dla wąskiej grupy pacjentów z określonymi schorzeniami serca 25. Jeśli jesteś narażony na wysokie ryzyko infekcyjnego zapalenia wsierdzia, lekarz lub dentysta przepisze specjalne antybiotyki przed przeprowadzeniem jakiegokolwiek zabiegu medycznego lub stomatologicznego, podczas którego bakterie mogłyby przedostać się do krwiobiegu i zainfekować serce 26.

Należy jednak zaznaczyć, że nie wszyscy pacjenci ze szmerami sercowymi wymagają profilaktyki antybiotykowej. W jednym z badań wykazano, że tylko 14% pacjentów, którzy zgłosili się na leczenie stomatologiczne z informacją o konieczności stosowania profilaktyki antybiotykowej z powodu schorzeń serca, rzeczywiście jej potrzebowało 27.

Higiena jamy ustnej

Utrzymywanie dobrej higieny jamy ustnej może zapobiec bakteriom potencjalnie przedostającym się do krwiobiegu i wpływającym na zastawki serca 2829. Regularne mycie zębów, nitkowanie i wizyty u dentysty są kluczowe w profilaktyce infekcyjnego zapalenia wsierdzia 30.

Unikanie narkotyków dożylnych

Unikanie dożylnego stosowania narkotyków również może pomóc w zapobieganiu infekcyjnemu zapaleniu wsierdzia 31.

Zapobieganie gorączce reumatycznej

Gorączka reumatyczna była historycznie jednym z głównych czynników prowadzących do uszkodzenia zastawek serca i rozwoju szmerów sercowych. Obecnie, dzięki odpowiednim testom przesiewowym na infekcje paciorkowcowe i właściwemu stosowaniu antybiotyków, gorączka reumatyczna jest rzadko diagnozowanym schorzeniem 32.

Aby zapobiec gorączce reumatycznej i związanym z nią nieprawidłowościom zastawek serca, należy przyjmować antybiotyki dokładnie zgodnie z zaleceniami w przypadku anginy paciorkowcowej 33. Osoby, które przeszły już jeden epizod gorączki reumatycznej, mogą potrzebować antybiotyków przez okres do 10 lat po pierwszym ataku, aby zapobiec nawrotowi choroby 34.

Zapobieganie szmerom sercowym u dzieci

Większość szmerów sercowych u dzieci ma charakter niewinny i zanika wraz z wiekiem 3536. Nie można zapobiec wrodzonym wadom serca, które powodują niektóre szmery sercowe 37.

Istnieją jednak działania, które mogą zmniejszyć ryzyko rozwoju szmerów sercowych u dzieci:

  • Unikanie alkoholu i narkotyków oraz leczenie infekcji w czasie ciąży 3839
  • W przypadku hodowli zwierząt: unikanie rozmnażania osobników, u których w bliskiej rodzinie występowały wrodzone problemy z sercem 40

Regularne badania kontrolne

Regularne badania kontrolne są kluczowe dla wczesnego wykrywania i monitorowania szmerów sercowych 41. Badania te umożliwiają:

  • Wczesne wykrycie potencjalnych problemów z sercem 42
  • Monitorowanie progresji istniejących szmerów 43
  • Wdrożenie odpowiedniego leczenia, zanim pojawią się objawy 44
  • Dostosowanie planu leczenia w razie potrzeby 45

Leczenie chorób podstawowych

W przypadku szmerów sercowych spowodowanych przez choroby podstawowe, leczenie tych schorzeń może pomóc w zapobieganiu lub łagodzeniu szmerów 46. Szczególnie ważne jest kontrolowanie:

  • Nadciśnienia tętniczego 4748
  • Cukrzycy 49
  • Wysokiego poziomu cholesterolu 50

Postępowanie w przypadku zdiagnozowanego szmeru sercowego

Postępowanie w przypadku zdiagnozowanego szmeru sercowego zależy od jego przyczyny i charakteru 51.

Niewinne szmery sercowe – postępowanie

Niewinne szmery sercowe nie wymagają leczenia 5253. Są one normalne i zazwyczaj zanikają samoistnie u dzieci w okresie dojrzewania 54.

Patologiczne szmery sercowe – postępowanie

W przypadku patologicznych szmerów sercowych leczenie zależy od przyczyny szmeru 5556:

  • Leki, takie jak beta-blokery i leki przeciwzakrzepowe, mogą być wymagane, jeśli szmer jest związany z chorobą serca 57
  • Operacja serca lub zabieg cewnikowania mogą być konieczne, jeśli istnieje strukturalny problem z sercem 58
  • Leczenie może być zalecane w celu łagodzenia objawów szmeru sercowego, nawet jeśli nie ma podstawowej choroby serca 59

Specjalistyczna opieka medyczna

W przypadku szmerów sercowych związanych z problemami zastawek, które mogą wymagać leczenia lub naprawy, zaleca się konsultację z wykwalifikowanym specjalistą 60. Specjalista, który regularnie zajmuje się chorobami zastawek, może ocenić stan pacjenta i zaproponować opcje leczenia 61.

Monitorowanie i obserwacja domowa

W przypadku zdiagnozowanego szmeru sercowego, zaleca się monitorowanie takich objawów jak 62:

  • Uporczywy kaszel lub trudności w oddychaniu
  • Zwiększona letargiczność lub niechęć do wysiłku
  • Epizody omdleń lub zapaści
  • Utrata apetytu lub zauważalne zmiany wagi

Wczesne rozpoznanie tych objawów pozwala na szybką interwencję i lepsze wyniki leczenia 63.

Podsumowanie działań profilaktycznych

Chociaż nie wszystkim szmerom sercowym można zapobiec, szczególnie tym spowodowanym wadami wrodzonymi, istnieją działania, które mogą zmniejszyć ryzyko rozwoju patologicznych szmerów sercowych i związanych z nimi powikłań 6465:

  • Prowadzenie zdrowego stylu życia, obejmującego regularną aktywność fizyczną, zdrową dietę i utrzymywanie prawidłowej masy ciała 6667
  • Rzucenie palenia i ograniczenie spożycia alkoholu 6869
  • Kontrolowanie chorób współistniejących, takich jak nadciśnienie tętnicze, cukrzyca i wysoki poziom cholesterolu 70
  • Utrzymywanie dobrej higieny jamy ustnej 7172
  • Stosowanie profilaktyki antybiotykowej zgodnie z zaleceniami lekarza 73
  • Właściwe leczenie infekcji paciorkowcowych 74
  • Regularne badania kontrolne 7576
  • W przypadku ciąży: unikanie alkoholu, narkotyków i właściwe leczenie infekcji 7778

Te działania profilaktyczne, w połączeniu z regularną opieką medyczną, stanowią podstawę dla długiego i zdrowego życia, mimo potencjalnego ryzyka rozwoju szmerów sercowych 79.

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Materiały źródłowe

  • #1 Heart murmurs – causes, symptoms & treatment – BHF
    https://www.bhf.org.uk/informationsupport/conditions/heart-murmurs
    Innocent heart murmurs are common in babies, young people and adults. They usually disappear by the time they reach puberty (between the ages of 8-14) and dont need any treatment. […] Innocent heart murmurs dont usually need treatment. But if your murmur is caused by a problem with your heart or another condition, then the cause of the murmur may need treatment. There are many treatments for underlying heart conditions. Your doctor will tell you if you need treatment. They will discuss the options, answer your questions and create a plan to treat and manage your heart murmur with you. Treatments might be recommended to help you manage the symptoms of your heart murmur even if you dont have an underlying heart condition.
  • #2 Heart Murmur: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment
    https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/17083-heart-murmur
    Heart murmurs cant be prevented. But you can avoid serious problems from a heart condition by getting your heart checked regularly. […] The outlook for people with a heart murmur depends on the condition causing it. Kids often outgrow childhood murmurs, and a murmur with pregnancy usually goes away after childbirth. However, murmurs associated with heart conditions require medical treatment.
  • #3
    https://www.healthxchange.sg/heart-lungs/heart-disease/heart-murmur-types-prevention-tips
    Heart murmurs can be either innocent or abnormal, with abnormal heart murmurs indicating a serious heart condition such as damaged heart valves. […] You can effectively reduce your risk of developing an abnormal heart murmur by following these six tips: Eat a healthy diet. Exercise regularly. Quit smoking. Cut down on alcohol. Keep pre-existing illnesses, such as high blood pressure, diabetes or high cholesterol, under control. Maintain good dental hygiene to prevent bacteria from potentially getting into the bloodstream and affecting the heart valves.
  • #4 Heart murmur – Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute
    https://www.victorchang.edu.au/heart-disease/heart-murmur
    Heart murmurs cant be prevented, although lifestyle changes can reduce the risk of developing heart diseases associated with abnormal heart murmurs. […] Treatment is not required for innocent heart murmurs. […] Treatment for abnormal heart murmurs will depend on the underlying cause of the murmur. […] Medications such as beta-blockers and blood thinners may be required if the murmur is related to heart disease. Heart surgery or a catheter procedure may be required if there is a structural issue with the heart.
  • #5 Heart murmurs – causes, symptoms & treatment – BHF
    https://www.bhf.org.uk/informationsupport/conditions/heart-murmurs
    Innocent heart murmurs are common in babies, young people and adults. They usually disappear by the time they reach puberty (between the ages of 8-14) and dont need any treatment. […] Innocent heart murmurs dont usually need treatment. But if your murmur is caused by a problem with your heart or another condition, then the cause of the murmur may need treatment. There are many treatments for underlying heart conditions. Your doctor will tell you if you need treatment. They will discuss the options, answer your questions and create a plan to treat and manage your heart murmur with you. Treatments might be recommended to help you manage the symptoms of your heart murmur even if you dont have an underlying heart condition.
  • #6
    https://myhealth.alberta.ca/Health/pages/conditions.aspx?hwid=zx1463
    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.
  • #7 Systolic Heart Murmur: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
    https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/23328-systolic-heart-murmur
    How can I prevent a systolic heart murmur? […] Theres not a guaranteed way to prevent a systolic heart murmur. But you can increase your overall heart health by living a healthy lifestyle by: […] Getting aerobic exercise for 150 minutes or more weekly. […] Eatting a diet full of whole grains, fruits and vegetables. […] Limiting caffeine and alcohol. […] Quiting smoking. […] Reducing stress with healthy coping techniques such as meditation. […] Sleeping at least seven to eight hours nightly. […] […] […] A systolic heart murmur is an unusual sound made when your heart contracts. Often, systolic heart murmurs are innocent, meaning they dont point to any underlying heart problems. But sometimes a heart murmur is a sign of a heart condition. If you have an abnormal heart murmur, your healthcare provider can offer heart treatment. Healthy lifestyle habits can also help you live a more active life with a systolic heart murmur.
  • #8 Heart Murmur Symptoms, Causes, Treatment, When to Worry
    https://www.medicinenet.com/heart_murmur/article.htm
    Is it possible to prevent heart murmurs in infants, children, and adults? […] It is important to remember that a heart murmur is a physical finding and is not a disease or a structural heart problem. Rather it is the sound that is made because of a potential blood flow problem within the heart. Maintaining a life-long heart-healthy lifestyle may help prevent some heart valve issues. These lifestyle opportunities include keeping blood pressure, cholesterol, and diabetes under control. It is a positive choice not to smoke. Regular exercise and weight management also contribute to a healthy heart. […] Historically, rheumatic fever was a complication of strep throat (streptococcal pharyngitis). This could cause heart valve damage and the development of a heart murmur. With the advent of good screening tests for strep infections and the appropriate use of antibiotics, rheumatic fever is a rarely diagnosed condition.
  • #9 Heart murmur | healthdirect
    https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/heart-murmur
    Heart murmurs cannot be prevented, but living a healthy lifestyle can reduce your risk of developing some heart diseases associated with heart murmurs. […] Here are some tips to help reduce your risk of heart disease: Maintain a healthy body weight and waist circumference. Keep physically active. Maintain a healthy, balanced diet. Quit smoking. Reduce your alcohol intake. Manage your cholesterol, blood sugar and blood pressure levels. Get enough sleep.
  • #10
    https://www.healthxchange.sg/heart-lungs/heart-disease/heart-murmur-types-prevention-tips
    Heart murmurs can be either innocent or abnormal, with abnormal heart murmurs indicating a serious heart condition such as damaged heart valves. […] You can effectively reduce your risk of developing an abnormal heart murmur by following these six tips: Eat a healthy diet. Exercise regularly. Quit smoking. Cut down on alcohol. Keep pre-existing illnesses, such as high blood pressure, diabetes or high cholesterol, under control. Maintain good dental hygiene to prevent bacteria from potentially getting into the bloodstream and affecting the heart valves.
  • #11 Systolic Heart Murmur: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
    https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/23328-systolic-heart-murmur
    How can I prevent a systolic heart murmur? […] Theres not a guaranteed way to prevent a systolic heart murmur. But you can increase your overall heart health by living a healthy lifestyle by: […] Getting aerobic exercise for 150 minutes or more weekly. […] Eatting a diet full of whole grains, fruits and vegetables. […] Limiting caffeine and alcohol. […] Quiting smoking. […] Reducing stress with healthy coping techniques such as meditation. […] Sleeping at least seven to eight hours nightly. […] […] […] A systolic heart murmur is an unusual sound made when your heart contracts. Often, systolic heart murmurs are innocent, meaning they dont point to any underlying heart problems. But sometimes a heart murmur is a sign of a heart condition. If you have an abnormal heart murmur, your healthcare provider can offer heart treatment. Healthy lifestyle habits can also help you live a more active life with a systolic heart murmur.
  • #12 Systolic Heart Murmur: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
    https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/23328-systolic-heart-murmur
    How can I prevent a systolic heart murmur? […] Theres not a guaranteed way to prevent a systolic heart murmur. But you can increase your overall heart health by living a healthy lifestyle by: […] Getting aerobic exercise for 150 minutes or more weekly. […] Eatting a diet full of whole grains, fruits and vegetables. […] Limiting caffeine and alcohol. […] Quiting smoking. […] Reducing stress with healthy coping techniques such as meditation. […] Sleeping at least seven to eight hours nightly. […] […] […] A systolic heart murmur is an unusual sound made when your heart contracts. Often, systolic heart murmurs are innocent, meaning they dont point to any underlying heart problems. But sometimes a heart murmur is a sign of a heart condition. If you have an abnormal heart murmur, your healthcare provider can offer heart treatment. Healthy lifestyle habits can also help you live a more active life with a systolic heart murmur.
  • #13
    https://www.healthxchange.sg/heart-lungs/heart-disease/heart-murmur-types-prevention-tips
    Heart murmurs can be either innocent or abnormal, with abnormal heart murmurs indicating a serious heart condition such as damaged heart valves. […] You can effectively reduce your risk of developing an abnormal heart murmur by following these six tips: Eat a healthy diet. Exercise regularly. Quit smoking. Cut down on alcohol. Keep pre-existing illnesses, such as high blood pressure, diabetes or high cholesterol, under control. Maintain good dental hygiene to prevent bacteria from potentially getting into the bloodstream and affecting the heart valves.
  • #14 Heart murmur | healthdirect
    https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/heart-murmur
    Heart murmurs cannot be prevented, but living a healthy lifestyle can reduce your risk of developing some heart diseases associated with heart murmurs. […] Here are some tips to help reduce your risk of heart disease: Maintain a healthy body weight and waist circumference. Keep physically active. Maintain a healthy, balanced diet. Quit smoking. Reduce your alcohol intake. Manage your cholesterol, blood sugar and blood pressure levels. Get enough sleep.
  • #15 Systolic Heart Murmur: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
    https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/23328-systolic-heart-murmur
    How can I prevent a systolic heart murmur? […] Theres not a guaranteed way to prevent a systolic heart murmur. But you can increase your overall heart health by living a healthy lifestyle by: […] Getting aerobic exercise for 150 minutes or more weekly. […] Eatting a diet full of whole grains, fruits and vegetables. […] Limiting caffeine and alcohol. […] Quiting smoking. […] Reducing stress with healthy coping techniques such as meditation. […] Sleeping at least seven to eight hours nightly. […] […] […] A systolic heart murmur is an unusual sound made when your heart contracts. Often, systolic heart murmurs are innocent, meaning they dont point to any underlying heart problems. But sometimes a heart murmur is a sign of a heart condition. If you have an abnormal heart murmur, your healthcare provider can offer heart treatment. Healthy lifestyle habits can also help you live a more active life with a systolic heart murmur.
  • #16
    https://www.healthxchange.sg/heart-lungs/heart-disease/heart-murmur-types-prevention-tips
    Heart murmurs can be either innocent or abnormal, with abnormal heart murmurs indicating a serious heart condition such as damaged heart valves. […] You can effectively reduce your risk of developing an abnormal heart murmur by following these six tips: Eat a healthy diet. Exercise regularly. Quit smoking. Cut down on alcohol. Keep pre-existing illnesses, such as high blood pressure, diabetes or high cholesterol, under control. Maintain good dental hygiene to prevent bacteria from potentially getting into the bloodstream and affecting the heart valves.
  • #17 Systolic Heart Murmur: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
    https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/23328-systolic-heart-murmur
    How can I prevent a systolic heart murmur? […] Theres not a guaranteed way to prevent a systolic heart murmur. But you can increase your overall heart health by living a healthy lifestyle by: […] Getting aerobic exercise for 150 minutes or more weekly. […] Eatting a diet full of whole grains, fruits and vegetables. […] Limiting caffeine and alcohol. […] Quiting smoking. […] Reducing stress with healthy coping techniques such as meditation. […] Sleeping at least seven to eight hours nightly. […] […] […] A systolic heart murmur is an unusual sound made when your heart contracts. Often, systolic heart murmurs are innocent, meaning they dont point to any underlying heart problems. But sometimes a heart murmur is a sign of a heart condition. If you have an abnormal heart murmur, your healthcare provider can offer heart treatment. Healthy lifestyle habits can also help you live a more active life with a systolic heart murmur.
  • #18 Heart murmur | healthdirect
    https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/heart-murmur
    Heart murmurs cannot be prevented, but living a healthy lifestyle can reduce your risk of developing some heart diseases associated with heart murmurs. […] Here are some tips to help reduce your risk of heart disease: Maintain a healthy body weight and waist circumference. Keep physically active. Maintain a healthy, balanced diet. Quit smoking. Reduce your alcohol intake. Manage your cholesterol, blood sugar and blood pressure levels. Get enough sleep.
  • #19 Heart murmur | healthdirect
    https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/heart-murmur
    Heart murmurs cannot be prevented, but living a healthy lifestyle can reduce your risk of developing some heart diseases associated with heart murmurs. […] Here are some tips to help reduce your risk of heart disease: Maintain a healthy body weight and waist circumference. Keep physically active. Maintain a healthy, balanced diet. Quit smoking. Reduce your alcohol intake. Manage your cholesterol, blood sugar and blood pressure levels. Get enough sleep.
  • #20 Heart Murmur: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Prevention and Treatment
    https://www.yashodahospitals.com/diseases-treatments/heart-murmur-symptoms-causes-treatment-types/
    How can abnormal murmurs be prevented? […] Even though medicines may not cure heart valve disease and surgery may be required for treatment of some kind of murmurs, lifestyle changes for heart health can help in delaying complications. Some of these changes include: […] Eat healthy and nutritious food […] Do regular exercise […] If you do, stop smoking and excess alcohol […] Maintain a healthy weight […] Control your blood pressure and cholesterol levels […] Maintain follow-up care with your cardiologist.
  • #21 Systolic Heart Murmur: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
    https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/23328-systolic-heart-murmur
    How can I prevent a systolic heart murmur? […] Theres not a guaranteed way to prevent a systolic heart murmur. But you can increase your overall heart health by living a healthy lifestyle by: […] Getting aerobic exercise for 150 minutes or more weekly. […] Eatting a diet full of whole grains, fruits and vegetables. […] Limiting caffeine and alcohol. […] Quiting smoking. […] Reducing stress with healthy coping techniques such as meditation. […] Sleeping at least seven to eight hours nightly. […] […] […] A systolic heart murmur is an unusual sound made when your heart contracts. Often, systolic heart murmurs are innocent, meaning they dont point to any underlying heart problems. But sometimes a heart murmur is a sign of a heart condition. If you have an abnormal heart murmur, your healthcare provider can offer heart treatment. Healthy lifestyle habits can also help you live a more active life with a systolic heart murmur.
  • #22 Systolic Heart Murmur: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
    https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/23328-systolic-heart-murmur
    How can I prevent a systolic heart murmur? […] Theres not a guaranteed way to prevent a systolic heart murmur. But you can increase your overall heart health by living a healthy lifestyle by: […] Getting aerobic exercise for 150 minutes or more weekly. […] Eatting a diet full of whole grains, fruits and vegetables. […] Limiting caffeine and alcohol. […] Quiting smoking. […] Reducing stress with healthy coping techniques such as meditation. […] Sleeping at least seven to eight hours nightly. […] […] […] A systolic heart murmur is an unusual sound made when your heart contracts. Often, systolic heart murmurs are innocent, meaning they dont point to any underlying heart problems. But sometimes a heart murmur is a sign of a heart condition. If you have an abnormal heart murmur, your healthcare provider can offer heart treatment. Healthy lifestyle habits can also help you live a more active life with a systolic heart murmur.
  • #23 Heart murmur | healthdirect
    https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/heart-murmur
    Heart murmurs cannot be prevented, but living a healthy lifestyle can reduce your risk of developing some heart diseases associated with heart murmurs. […] Here are some tips to help reduce your risk of heart disease: Maintain a healthy body weight and waist circumference. Keep physically active. Maintain a healthy, balanced diet. Quit smoking. Reduce your alcohol intake. Manage your cholesterol, blood sugar and blood pressure levels. Get enough sleep.
  • #24 Heart Murmur Guide: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment Options
    https://www.drugs.com/health-guide/heart-murmur.html
    There is no way to prevent the congenital heart defects that cause some heart murmurs. […] If you are at high risk of endocarditis, your doctor or dentist will prescribe special antibiotics before doing any medical or dental procedure during which bacteria could enter your blood and infect your heart. You also can help to prevent endocarditis by avoiding intravenous drug use. […] You can prevent many heart-valve abnormalities by preventing rheumatic fever. To do this, take antibiotics exactly as prescribed whenever you have strep throat. […] People who already have had one episode of rheumatic fever may need to take antibiotics for up to 10 years after the first attack to prevent the disease from returning.
  • #25 Antibiotic Prophylaxis for Heart Patients | MouthHealthy – Oral Health Information from the ADA
    https://www.mouthhealthy.org/all-topics-a-z/antibiotic-prophylaxis-for-heart-patients
    Antibiotic prophylaxis is recommended for a small number of people who have specific heart conditions. […] According to these guidelines, antibiotic prophylaxis should be considered for people with: […] Talk to your dentist about these guidelines if you have any questions about antibiotic prophylaxis.
  • #26 Heart Murmur Guide: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment Options
    https://www.drugs.com/health-guide/heart-murmur.html
    There is no way to prevent the congenital heart defects that cause some heart murmurs. […] If you are at high risk of endocarditis, your doctor or dentist will prescribe special antibiotics before doing any medical or dental procedure during which bacteria could enter your blood and infect your heart. You also can help to prevent endocarditis by avoiding intravenous drug use. […] You can prevent many heart-valve abnormalities by preventing rheumatic fever. To do this, take antibiotics exactly as prescribed whenever you have strep throat. […] People who already have had one episode of rheumatic fever may need to take antibiotics for up to 10 years after the first attack to prevent the disease from returning.
  • #27 Cardiac murmurs: echocardiography in the assessment of patients requiring antibiotic prophylaxis for dental treatment – PubMed
    https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16416721/
    Traditionally patients who indicate that they have a heart murmur or who indicate that they have had rheumatic fever are given antibiotic prophylaxis for dental treatment. […] Patients who present for dental treatment indicating that they require antibiotic prophylaxis for cardiac condition need to be fully evaluated. In this study only 50 of 370 patients (14 per cent) required antibiotic prophylaxis. The remaining 320 (86 per cent) would have no benefit but a risk of adverse reaction to the antibiotic.
  • #28
    https://www.healthxchange.sg/heart-lungs/heart-disease/heart-murmur-types-prevention-tips
    Heart murmurs can be either innocent or abnormal, with abnormal heart murmurs indicating a serious heart condition such as damaged heart valves. […] You can effectively reduce your risk of developing an abnormal heart murmur by following these six tips: Eat a healthy diet. Exercise regularly. Quit smoking. Cut down on alcohol. Keep pre-existing illnesses, such as high blood pressure, diabetes or high cholesterol, under control. Maintain good dental hygiene to prevent bacteria from potentially getting into the bloodstream and affecting the heart valves.
  • #29 Heart Murmur Symptoms + Natural Tips for Heart Health – Dr. Axe
    https://draxe.com/health/heart-murmur/
    Most heart murmurs are considered harmless, but in some cases, they can be characterized as abnormal and serve as a sign of a more serious heart condition, like a congenital heart defect that’s present during birth or acquired heart valve disease that affects adults. […] The treatment for an abnormal heart murmur depends on the type and severity of the heart problem that’s causing this issue. Generally, a combination of lifestyle changes and medications are used to treat heart valve diseases and related heart conditions. […] Seven natural tips for heart health include eating heart-healthy foods, staying active, quitting smoking, reducing stress, maintaining a healthy weight, using heart-healthy supplements and keeping up dental hygiene. […] To prevent endocarditis, make sure to floss and brush your teeth, and see your dentist regularly.
  • #30 Heart Murmur Symptoms + Natural Tips for Heart Health – Dr. Axe
    https://draxe.com/health/heart-murmur/
    Most heart murmurs are considered harmless, but in some cases, they can be characterized as abnormal and serve as a sign of a more serious heart condition, like a congenital heart defect that’s present during birth or acquired heart valve disease that affects adults. […] The treatment for an abnormal heart murmur depends on the type and severity of the heart problem that’s causing this issue. Generally, a combination of lifestyle changes and medications are used to treat heart valve diseases and related heart conditions. […] Seven natural tips for heart health include eating heart-healthy foods, staying active, quitting smoking, reducing stress, maintaining a healthy weight, using heart-healthy supplements and keeping up dental hygiene. […] To prevent endocarditis, make sure to floss and brush your teeth, and see your dentist regularly.
  • #31 Heart Murmur Guide: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment Options
    https://www.drugs.com/health-guide/heart-murmur.html
    There is no way to prevent the congenital heart defects that cause some heart murmurs. […] If you are at high risk of endocarditis, your doctor or dentist will prescribe special antibiotics before doing any medical or dental procedure during which bacteria could enter your blood and infect your heart. You also can help to prevent endocarditis by avoiding intravenous drug use. […] You can prevent many heart-valve abnormalities by preventing rheumatic fever. To do this, take antibiotics exactly as prescribed whenever you have strep throat. […] People who already have had one episode of rheumatic fever may need to take antibiotics for up to 10 years after the first attack to prevent the disease from returning.
  • #32 Heart Murmur Symptoms, Causes, Treatment, When to Worry
    https://www.medicinenet.com/heart_murmur/article.htm
    Is it possible to prevent heart murmurs in infants, children, and adults? […] It is important to remember that a heart murmur is a physical finding and is not a disease or a structural heart problem. Rather it is the sound that is made because of a potential blood flow problem within the heart. Maintaining a life-long heart-healthy lifestyle may help prevent some heart valve issues. These lifestyle opportunities include keeping blood pressure, cholesterol, and diabetes under control. It is a positive choice not to smoke. Regular exercise and weight management also contribute to a healthy heart. […] Historically, rheumatic fever was a complication of strep throat (streptococcal pharyngitis). This could cause heart valve damage and the development of a heart murmur. With the advent of good screening tests for strep infections and the appropriate use of antibiotics, rheumatic fever is a rarely diagnosed condition.
  • #33 Heart Murmur Guide: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment Options
    https://www.drugs.com/health-guide/heart-murmur.html
    There is no way to prevent the congenital heart defects that cause some heart murmurs. […] If you are at high risk of endocarditis, your doctor or dentist will prescribe special antibiotics before doing any medical or dental procedure during which bacteria could enter your blood and infect your heart. You also can help to prevent endocarditis by avoiding intravenous drug use. […] You can prevent many heart-valve abnormalities by preventing rheumatic fever. To do this, take antibiotics exactly as prescribed whenever you have strep throat. […] People who already have had one episode of rheumatic fever may need to take antibiotics for up to 10 years after the first attack to prevent the disease from returning.
  • #34 Heart Murmur Guide: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment Options
    https://www.drugs.com/health-guide/heart-murmur.html
    There is no way to prevent the congenital heart defects that cause some heart murmurs. […] If you are at high risk of endocarditis, your doctor or dentist will prescribe special antibiotics before doing any medical or dental procedure during which bacteria could enter your blood and infect your heart. You also can help to prevent endocarditis by avoiding intravenous drug use. […] You can prevent many heart-valve abnormalities by preventing rheumatic fever. To do this, take antibiotics exactly as prescribed whenever you have strep throat. […] People who already have had one episode of rheumatic fever may need to take antibiotics for up to 10 years after the first attack to prevent the disease from returning.
  • #35 Heart Murmurs: Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention
    https://www.webmd.com/heart-disease/heart-murmur-causes-treatments
    You can’t always prevent heart murmurs. But following a heart-healthy lifestyle and getting regular checkups could help you avoid conditions such as high blood pressure and heart valve problems that cause murmurs. […] Not drinking or doing illegal drugs and getting treated for infections during pregnancy can prevent some heart murmurs in children. Most children who do have heart murmurs outgrow them as they get older.
  • #36 Mayo Clinic Health Library – Heart murmurs | Swiss Medical Network
    https://www.swissmedical.net/en/healtcare-library/con-20373156
    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.
  • #37 Heart Murmur Guide: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment Options
    https://www.drugs.com/health-guide/heart-murmur.html
    There is no way to prevent the congenital heart defects that cause some heart murmurs. […] If you are at high risk of endocarditis, your doctor or dentist will prescribe special antibiotics before doing any medical or dental procedure during which bacteria could enter your blood and infect your heart. You also can help to prevent endocarditis by avoiding intravenous drug use. […] You can prevent many heart-valve abnormalities by preventing rheumatic fever. To do this, take antibiotics exactly as prescribed whenever you have strep throat. […] People who already have had one episode of rheumatic fever may need to take antibiotics for up to 10 years after the first attack to prevent the disease from returning.
  • #38 Heart Murmurs: Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention
    https://www.webmd.com/heart-disease/heart-murmur-causes-treatments
    You can’t always prevent heart murmurs. But following a heart-healthy lifestyle and getting regular checkups could help you avoid conditions such as high blood pressure and heart valve problems that cause murmurs. […] Not drinking or doing illegal drugs and getting treated for infections during pregnancy can prevent some heart murmurs in children. Most children who do have heart murmurs outgrow them as they get older.
  • #39 Heart Murmurs – familydoctor.org
    https://familydoctor.org/condition/heart-murmurs/
    There is nothing you can do to prevent heart murmurs caused by genetics. Avoiding drugs and alcohol and receiving treatment for infections during pregnancy can prevent some heart murmurs in children.
  • #40 Heart murmurs in dogs | Joii Pet Care
    https://www.joiipetcare.com/health-conditions/dog/heart-murmurs/
    The best way to prevent heart murmurs in puppies is not to breed dogs if others in their close family tree were born with heart problems. […] Good quality and balanced nutrition for the mum also helps prevent developmental issues in the pups. […] Balanced nutrition remains important for heart health throughout life. […] It is suspected that chronic dental disease may allow bacteria to get into the blood and settle in the heart valves. Good dental care may prevent some heart problems.
  • #41 Heart Murmur: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment
    https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/17083-heart-murmur
    Heart murmurs cant be prevented. But you can avoid serious problems from a heart condition by getting your heart checked regularly. […] The outlook for people with a heart murmur depends on the condition causing it. Kids often outgrow childhood murmurs, and a murmur with pregnancy usually goes away after childbirth. However, murmurs associated with heart conditions require medical treatment.
  • #42 Get a jump on heart murmurs | Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine
    https://www.vet.cornell.edu/departments-centers-and-institutes/riney-canine-health-center/canine-health-information/get-jump-heart-murmurs
    Get a jump on heart murmurs […] With an early diagnosis, you can help your dog fight heart disease […] Early diagnosis is critical […] By the time symptoms appear, heart disease is likely […] Progression to heart failure is possible […] Monitor progression with echocardiograms and Pro-BNP blood tests […] Keep your dog at a healthy weight […] Consider feeding a cardiac prescription diet […] Maintain healthy exercise […] Give medications, if prescribed. […] It’s important to understand that most heart murmurs are caught at wellness exams and this stresses the importance of making and keeping annual appointments. […] Early diagnosis helps us intervene while there’s still something we can do about it, whether it’s a puppy with a congenital problem, or an older dog with a new murmur.
  • #43 How to care for a dog with a heart murmur – Vetster
    https://vetster.com/en/wellness/how-to-care-for-a-dog-with-a-heart-murmur
    Its important to have a dogs heart murmur evaluated by a veterinarian and to follow the vets plan for monitoring and treatment. […] Owners can help their dogs by following their vets recommendations, such as monitoring their dogs respiratory rate, minimizing stress on the heart, and bringing their dog in for appointments as recommended. […] Common recommendations for dogs with murmurs include: Monitoring breathing rate and effort, Minimizing stress on the heart, Routine follow-ups with a vet to have the murmur rechecked. […] A vet may recommend leash walks only, or avoiding or spending minimal time in hot weather or at high altitudes. […] A veterinarian may recommend a special diet for a dog with a heart murmur to encourage weight loss and to support heart health. […] Your vet may recommend more frequent checkups after diagnosing a heart murmur in your dog.
  • #44 Get a jump on heart murmurs | Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine
    https://www.vet.cornell.edu/departments-centers-and-institutes/riney-canine-health-center/canine-health-information/get-jump-heart-murmurs
    Get a jump on heart murmurs […] With an early diagnosis, you can help your dog fight heart disease […] Early diagnosis is critical […] By the time symptoms appear, heart disease is likely […] Progression to heart failure is possible […] Monitor progression with echocardiograms and Pro-BNP blood tests […] Keep your dog at a healthy weight […] Consider feeding a cardiac prescription diet […] Maintain healthy exercise […] Give medications, if prescribed. […] It’s important to understand that most heart murmurs are caught at wellness exams and this stresses the importance of making and keeping annual appointments. […] Early diagnosis helps us intervene while there’s still something we can do about it, whether it’s a puppy with a congenital problem, or an older dog with a new murmur.
  • #45 How to care for a dog with a heart murmur – Vetster
    https://vetster.com/en/wellness/how-to-care-for-a-dog-with-a-heart-murmur
    Visiting a vet as recommended will aid in monitoring your dogs murmur and help catch any changes before clinical signs become apparent. […] Not all heart murmurs in dogs require treatment. […] Talk with your vet about the cause of your dogs murmur and the best course of action for treatment. […] Follow your veterinarians instructions about monitoring your dog at home and any treatment that may be needed.
  • #46 Heart Murmur Diagnosis & Treatment in Sugar Land, TX
    https://www.reddycardiology.com/cardiology/heart-murmurs/
    Heart murmurs are generally not preventable. However, it is possible to prevent them in some cases by treating underlying conditions, such as high blood pressure, or avoiding heart valve infections. By addressing these factors, it may be possible to stop heart murmurs from developing in the first place. […] At Reddy Cardiac Wellness Diabetes Reversal Center, we understand the importance of early detection and treatment of heart murmurs to prevent potentially serious heart conditions from developing.
  • #47 Heart Murmur Diagnosis & Treatment in Sugar Land, TX
    https://www.reddycardiology.com/cardiology/heart-murmurs/
    Heart murmurs are generally not preventable. However, it is possible to prevent them in some cases by treating underlying conditions, such as high blood pressure, or avoiding heart valve infections. By addressing these factors, it may be possible to stop heart murmurs from developing in the first place. […] At Reddy Cardiac Wellness Diabetes Reversal Center, we understand the importance of early detection and treatment of heart murmurs to prevent potentially serious heart conditions from developing.
  • #48
    https://www.healthxchange.sg/heart-lungs/heart-disease/heart-murmur-types-prevention-tips
    Heart murmurs can be either innocent or abnormal, with abnormal heart murmurs indicating a serious heart condition such as damaged heart valves. […] You can effectively reduce your risk of developing an abnormal heart murmur by following these six tips: Eat a healthy diet. Exercise regularly. Quit smoking. Cut down on alcohol. Keep pre-existing illnesses, such as high blood pressure, diabetes or high cholesterol, under control. Maintain good dental hygiene to prevent bacteria from potentially getting into the bloodstream and affecting the heart valves.
  • #49
    https://www.healthxchange.sg/heart-lungs/heart-disease/heart-murmur-types-prevention-tips
    Heart murmurs can be either innocent or abnormal, with abnormal heart murmurs indicating a serious heart condition such as damaged heart valves. […] You can effectively reduce your risk of developing an abnormal heart murmur by following these six tips: Eat a healthy diet. Exercise regularly. Quit smoking. Cut down on alcohol. Keep pre-existing illnesses, such as high blood pressure, diabetes or high cholesterol, under control. Maintain good dental hygiene to prevent bacteria from potentially getting into the bloodstream and affecting the heart valves.
  • #50
    https://www.healthxchange.sg/heart-lungs/heart-disease/heart-murmur-types-prevention-tips
    Heart murmurs can be either innocent or abnormal, with abnormal heart murmurs indicating a serious heart condition such as damaged heart valves. […] You can effectively reduce your risk of developing an abnormal heart murmur by following these six tips: Eat a healthy diet. Exercise regularly. Quit smoking. Cut down on alcohol. Keep pre-existing illnesses, such as high blood pressure, diabetes or high cholesterol, under control. Maintain good dental hygiene to prevent bacteria from potentially getting into the bloodstream and affecting the heart valves.
  • #51 Heart murmur – Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute
    https://www.victorchang.edu.au/heart-disease/heart-murmur
    Heart murmurs cant be prevented, although lifestyle changes can reduce the risk of developing heart diseases associated with abnormal heart murmurs. […] Treatment is not required for innocent heart murmurs. […] Treatment for abnormal heart murmurs will depend on the underlying cause of the murmur. […] Medications such as beta-blockers and blood thinners may be required if the murmur is related to heart disease. Heart surgery or a catheter procedure may be required if there is a structural issue with the heart.
  • #52 Heart murmur – Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute
    https://www.victorchang.edu.au/heart-disease/heart-murmur
    Heart murmurs cant be prevented, although lifestyle changes can reduce the risk of developing heart diseases associated with abnormal heart murmurs. […] Treatment is not required for innocent heart murmurs. […] Treatment for abnormal heart murmurs will depend on the underlying cause of the murmur. […] Medications such as beta-blockers and blood thinners may be required if the murmur is related to heart disease. Heart surgery or a catheter procedure may be required if there is a structural issue with the heart.
  • #53 Heart murmurs – causes, symptoms & treatment – BHF
    https://www.bhf.org.uk/informationsupport/conditions/heart-murmurs
    Innocent heart murmurs are common in babies, young people and adults. They usually disappear by the time they reach puberty (between the ages of 8-14) and dont need any treatment. […] Innocent heart murmurs dont usually need treatment. But if your murmur is caused by a problem with your heart or another condition, then the cause of the murmur may need treatment. There are many treatments for underlying heart conditions. Your doctor will tell you if you need treatment. They will discuss the options, answer your questions and create a plan to treat and manage your heart murmur with you. Treatments might be recommended to help you manage the symptoms of your heart murmur even if you dont have an underlying heart condition.
  • #54 Heart murmurs – causes, symptoms & treatment – BHF
    https://www.bhf.org.uk/informationsupport/conditions/heart-murmurs
    Innocent heart murmurs are common in babies, young people and adults. They usually disappear by the time they reach puberty (between the ages of 8-14) and dont need any treatment. […] Innocent heart murmurs dont usually need treatment. But if your murmur is caused by a problem with your heart or another condition, then the cause of the murmur may need treatment. There are many treatments for underlying heart conditions. Your doctor will tell you if you need treatment. They will discuss the options, answer your questions and create a plan to treat and manage your heart murmur with you. Treatments might be recommended to help you manage the symptoms of your heart murmur even if you dont have an underlying heart condition.
  • #55 Heart murmur – Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute
    https://www.victorchang.edu.au/heart-disease/heart-murmur
    Heart murmurs cant be prevented, although lifestyle changes can reduce the risk of developing heart diseases associated with abnormal heart murmurs. […] Treatment is not required for innocent heart murmurs. […] Treatment for abnormal heart murmurs will depend on the underlying cause of the murmur. […] Medications such as beta-blockers and blood thinners may be required if the murmur is related to heart disease. Heart surgery or a catheter procedure may be required if there is a structural issue with the heart.
  • #56 Heart murmurs – causes, symptoms & treatment – BHF
    https://www.bhf.org.uk/informationsupport/conditions/heart-murmurs
    Innocent heart murmurs are common in babies, young people and adults. They usually disappear by the time they reach puberty (between the ages of 8-14) and dont need any treatment. […] Innocent heart murmurs dont usually need treatment. But if your murmur is caused by a problem with your heart or another condition, then the cause of the murmur may need treatment. There are many treatments for underlying heart conditions. Your doctor will tell you if you need treatment. They will discuss the options, answer your questions and create a plan to treat and manage your heart murmur with you. Treatments might be recommended to help you manage the symptoms of your heart murmur even if you dont have an underlying heart condition.
  • #57 Heart murmur – Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute
    https://www.victorchang.edu.au/heart-disease/heart-murmur
    Heart murmurs cant be prevented, although lifestyle changes can reduce the risk of developing heart diseases associated with abnormal heart murmurs. […] Treatment is not required for innocent heart murmurs. […] Treatment for abnormal heart murmurs will depend on the underlying cause of the murmur. […] Medications such as beta-blockers and blood thinners may be required if the murmur is related to heart disease. Heart surgery or a catheter procedure may be required if there is a structural issue with the heart.
  • #58 Heart murmur – Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute
    https://www.victorchang.edu.au/heart-disease/heart-murmur
    Heart murmurs cant be prevented, although lifestyle changes can reduce the risk of developing heart diseases associated with abnormal heart murmurs. […] Treatment is not required for innocent heart murmurs. […] Treatment for abnormal heart murmurs will depend on the underlying cause of the murmur. […] Medications such as beta-blockers and blood thinners may be required if the murmur is related to heart disease. Heart surgery or a catheter procedure may be required if there is a structural issue with the heart.
  • #59 Heart murmurs – causes, symptoms & treatment – BHF
    https://www.bhf.org.uk/informationsupport/conditions/heart-murmurs
    Innocent heart murmurs are common in babies, young people and adults. They usually disappear by the time they reach puberty (between the ages of 8-14) and dont need any treatment. […] Innocent heart murmurs dont usually need treatment. But if your murmur is caused by a problem with your heart or another condition, then the cause of the murmur may need treatment. There are many treatments for underlying heart conditions. Your doctor will tell you if you need treatment. They will discuss the options, answer your questions and create a plan to treat and manage your heart murmur with you. Treatments might be recommended to help you manage the symptoms of your heart murmur even if you dont have an underlying heart condition.
  • #60 Abnormal and
    https://www.heart.org/en/health-topics/heart-valve-problems-and-disease/heart-valve-problems-and-causes/innocent-heart-murmur
    Heart murmurs related to valve problems should receive follow-up care. […] Any time a murmur is suspected to be associated with a valve problem that may need treatment or repair, it’s wise to look for a qualified health care professional with experience diagnosing and treating your condition. A specialist who regularly manages valve disease can assess your condition and offer treatment options.
  • #61 Abnormal and
    https://www.heart.org/en/health-topics/heart-valve-problems-and-disease/heart-valve-problems-and-causes/innocent-heart-murmur
    Heart murmurs related to valve problems should receive follow-up care. […] Any time a murmur is suspected to be associated with a valve problem that may need treatment or repair, it’s wise to look for a qualified health care professional with experience diagnosing and treating your condition. A specialist who regularly manages valve disease can assess your condition and offer treatment options.
  • #62 Heart Murmurs in Pets: Everything You Need To Know
    https://pawprintoxygen.com/blogs/healthy-paws/heart-murmurs-in-pets-everything-you-need-to-know?srsltid=AfmBOopi24sWAEo1gPwJSFY4KbppOTcQbjLGS6K2ZcFi67xLftyaY4O6
    Appropriate Exercise: While pets with heart murmurs may need to avoid strenuous activities, light to moderate exercise can promote overall health. Follow your veterinarians guidance to create a safe activity plan that matches your pets capabilities and condition. […] […] […] Living with a Pet with a Heart Murmur […] Caring for a pet with a heart murmur requires a proactive approach to ensure their comfort, health, and well-being. While a heart murmur might not always indicate a severe problem, its essential to remain vigilant and provide appropriate care. […] Regular Check-Ups: Routine veterinary visits are essential for monitoring your pets heart health. These check-ups help track changes in the murmur, assess overall health, and adjust treatment plans if necessary. […] Monitoring Symptoms: Keep a close eye on your pet for signs that may indicate their heart condition is worsening. Contact your veterinarian if you notice:
  • #63 Heart Murmurs in Pets: Everything You Need To Know
    https://pawprintoxygen.com/blogs/healthy-paws/heart-murmurs-in-pets-everything-you-need-to-know?srsltid=AfmBOopi24sWAEo1gPwJSFY4KbppOTcQbjLGS6K2ZcFi67xLftyaY4O6
    Appropriate Exercise: While pets with heart murmurs may need to avoid strenuous activities, light to moderate exercise can promote overall health. Follow your veterinarians guidance to create a safe activity plan that matches your pets capabilities and condition. […] […] […] Living with a Pet with a Heart Murmur […] Caring for a pet with a heart murmur requires a proactive approach to ensure their comfort, health, and well-being. While a heart murmur might not always indicate a severe problem, its essential to remain vigilant and provide appropriate care. […] Regular Check-Ups: Routine veterinary visits are essential for monitoring your pets heart health. These check-ups help track changes in the murmur, assess overall health, and adjust treatment plans if necessary. […] Monitoring Symptoms: Keep a close eye on your pet for signs that may indicate their heart condition is worsening. Contact your veterinarian if you notice:
  • #64 Heart murmur – Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute
    https://www.victorchang.edu.au/heart-disease/heart-murmur
    Heart murmurs cant be prevented, although lifestyle changes can reduce the risk of developing heart diseases associated with abnormal heart murmurs. […] Treatment is not required for innocent heart murmurs. […] Treatment for abnormal heart murmurs will depend on the underlying cause of the murmur. […] Medications such as beta-blockers and blood thinners may be required if the murmur is related to heart disease. Heart surgery or a catheter procedure may be required if there is a structural issue with the heart.
  • #65
    https://www.healthxchange.sg/heart-lungs/heart-disease/heart-murmur-types-prevention-tips
    Heart murmurs can be either innocent or abnormal, with abnormal heart murmurs indicating a serious heart condition such as damaged heart valves. […] You can effectively reduce your risk of developing an abnormal heart murmur by following these six tips: Eat a healthy diet. Exercise regularly. Quit smoking. Cut down on alcohol. Keep pre-existing illnesses, such as high blood pressure, diabetes or high cholesterol, under control. Maintain good dental hygiene to prevent bacteria from potentially getting into the bloodstream and affecting the heart valves.
  • #66 Heart murmur | healthdirect
    https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/heart-murmur
    Heart murmurs cannot be prevented, but living a healthy lifestyle can reduce your risk of developing some heart diseases associated with heart murmurs. […] Here are some tips to help reduce your risk of heart disease: Maintain a healthy body weight and waist circumference. Keep physically active. Maintain a healthy, balanced diet. Quit smoking. Reduce your alcohol intake. Manage your cholesterol, blood sugar and blood pressure levels. Get enough sleep.
  • #67 Systolic Heart Murmur: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
    https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/23328-systolic-heart-murmur
    How can I prevent a systolic heart murmur? […] Theres not a guaranteed way to prevent a systolic heart murmur. But you can increase your overall heart health by living a healthy lifestyle by: […] Getting aerobic exercise for 150 minutes or more weekly. […] Eatting a diet full of whole grains, fruits and vegetables. […] Limiting caffeine and alcohol. […] Quiting smoking. […] Reducing stress with healthy coping techniques such as meditation. […] Sleeping at least seven to eight hours nightly. […] […] […] A systolic heart murmur is an unusual sound made when your heart contracts. Often, systolic heart murmurs are innocent, meaning they dont point to any underlying heart problems. But sometimes a heart murmur is a sign of a heart condition. If you have an abnormal heart murmur, your healthcare provider can offer heart treatment. Healthy lifestyle habits can also help you live a more active life with a systolic heart murmur.
  • #68 Systolic Heart Murmur: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
    https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/23328-systolic-heart-murmur
    How can I prevent a systolic heart murmur? […] Theres not a guaranteed way to prevent a systolic heart murmur. But you can increase your overall heart health by living a healthy lifestyle by: […] Getting aerobic exercise for 150 minutes or more weekly. […] Eatting a diet full of whole grains, fruits and vegetables. […] Limiting caffeine and alcohol. […] Quiting smoking. […] Reducing stress with healthy coping techniques such as meditation. […] Sleeping at least seven to eight hours nightly. […] […] […] A systolic heart murmur is an unusual sound made when your heart contracts. Often, systolic heart murmurs are innocent, meaning they dont point to any underlying heart problems. But sometimes a heart murmur is a sign of a heart condition. If you have an abnormal heart murmur, your healthcare provider can offer heart treatment. Healthy lifestyle habits can also help you live a more active life with a systolic heart murmur.
  • #69
    https://www.healthxchange.sg/heart-lungs/heart-disease/heart-murmur-types-prevention-tips
    Heart murmurs can be either innocent or abnormal, with abnormal heart murmurs indicating a serious heart condition such as damaged heart valves. […] You can effectively reduce your risk of developing an abnormal heart murmur by following these six tips: Eat a healthy diet. Exercise regularly. Quit smoking. Cut down on alcohol. Keep pre-existing illnesses, such as high blood pressure, diabetes or high cholesterol, under control. Maintain good dental hygiene to prevent bacteria from potentially getting into the bloodstream and affecting the heart valves.
  • #70
    https://www.healthxchange.sg/heart-lungs/heart-disease/heart-murmur-types-prevention-tips
    Heart murmurs can be either innocent or abnormal, with abnormal heart murmurs indicating a serious heart condition such as damaged heart valves. […] You can effectively reduce your risk of developing an abnormal heart murmur by following these six tips: Eat a healthy diet. Exercise regularly. Quit smoking. Cut down on alcohol. Keep pre-existing illnesses, such as high blood pressure, diabetes or high cholesterol, under control. Maintain good dental hygiene to prevent bacteria from potentially getting into the bloodstream and affecting the heart valves.
  • #71
    https://www.healthxchange.sg/heart-lungs/heart-disease/heart-murmur-types-prevention-tips
    Heart murmurs can be either innocent or abnormal, with abnormal heart murmurs indicating a serious heart condition such as damaged heart valves. […] You can effectively reduce your risk of developing an abnormal heart murmur by following these six tips: Eat a healthy diet. Exercise regularly. Quit smoking. Cut down on alcohol. Keep pre-existing illnesses, such as high blood pressure, diabetes or high cholesterol, under control. Maintain good dental hygiene to prevent bacteria from potentially getting into the bloodstream and affecting the heart valves.
  • #72 Heart Murmur Symptoms + Natural Tips for Heart Health – Dr. Axe
    https://draxe.com/health/heart-murmur/
    Most heart murmurs are considered harmless, but in some cases, they can be characterized as abnormal and serve as a sign of a more serious heart condition, like a congenital heart defect that’s present during birth or acquired heart valve disease that affects adults. […] The treatment for an abnormal heart murmur depends on the type and severity of the heart problem that’s causing this issue. Generally, a combination of lifestyle changes and medications are used to treat heart valve diseases and related heart conditions. […] Seven natural tips for heart health include eating heart-healthy foods, staying active, quitting smoking, reducing stress, maintaining a healthy weight, using heart-healthy supplements and keeping up dental hygiene. […] To prevent endocarditis, make sure to floss and brush your teeth, and see your dentist regularly.
  • #73 Heart Murmur Guide: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment Options
    https://www.drugs.com/health-guide/heart-murmur.html
    There is no way to prevent the congenital heart defects that cause some heart murmurs. […] If you are at high risk of endocarditis, your doctor or dentist will prescribe special antibiotics before doing any medical or dental procedure during which bacteria could enter your blood and infect your heart. You also can help to prevent endocarditis by avoiding intravenous drug use. […] You can prevent many heart-valve abnormalities by preventing rheumatic fever. To do this, take antibiotics exactly as prescribed whenever you have strep throat. […] People who already have had one episode of rheumatic fever may need to take antibiotics for up to 10 years after the first attack to prevent the disease from returning.
  • #74 Heart Murmur Guide: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment Options
    https://www.drugs.com/health-guide/heart-murmur.html
    There is no way to prevent the congenital heart defects that cause some heart murmurs. […] If you are at high risk of endocarditis, your doctor or dentist will prescribe special antibiotics before doing any medical or dental procedure during which bacteria could enter your blood and infect your heart. You also can help to prevent endocarditis by avoiding intravenous drug use. […] You can prevent many heart-valve abnormalities by preventing rheumatic fever. To do this, take antibiotics exactly as prescribed whenever you have strep throat. […] People who already have had one episode of rheumatic fever may need to take antibiotics for up to 10 years after the first attack to prevent the disease from returning.
  • #75 Heart Murmur: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment
    https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/17083-heart-murmur
    Heart murmurs cant be prevented. But you can avoid serious problems from a heart condition by getting your heart checked regularly. […] The outlook for people with a heart murmur depends on the condition causing it. Kids often outgrow childhood murmurs, and a murmur with pregnancy usually goes away after childbirth. However, murmurs associated with heart conditions require medical treatment.
  • #76 Get a jump on heart murmurs | Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine
    https://www.vet.cornell.edu/departments-centers-and-institutes/riney-canine-health-center/canine-health-information/get-jump-heart-murmurs
    Get a jump on heart murmurs […] With an early diagnosis, you can help your dog fight heart disease […] Early diagnosis is critical […] By the time symptoms appear, heart disease is likely […] Progression to heart failure is possible […] Monitor progression with echocardiograms and Pro-BNP blood tests […] Keep your dog at a healthy weight […] Consider feeding a cardiac prescription diet […] Maintain healthy exercise […] Give medications, if prescribed. […] It’s important to understand that most heart murmurs are caught at wellness exams and this stresses the importance of making and keeping annual appointments. […] Early diagnosis helps us intervene while there’s still something we can do about it, whether it’s a puppy with a congenital problem, or an older dog with a new murmur.
  • #77 Heart Murmurs: Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention
    https://www.webmd.com/heart-disease/heart-murmur-causes-treatments
    You can’t always prevent heart murmurs. But following a heart-healthy lifestyle and getting regular checkups could help you avoid conditions such as high blood pressure and heart valve problems that cause murmurs. […] Not drinking or doing illegal drugs and getting treated for infections during pregnancy can prevent some heart murmurs in children. Most children who do have heart murmurs outgrow them as they get older.
  • #78 Heart Murmurs – familydoctor.org
    https://familydoctor.org/condition/heart-murmurs/
    There is nothing you can do to prevent heart murmurs caused by genetics. Avoiding drugs and alcohol and receiving treatment for infections during pregnancy can prevent some heart murmurs in children.
  • #79 Heart Murmurs in Pets: Everything You Need To Know
    https://pawprintoxygen.com/blogs/healthy-paws/heart-murmurs-in-pets-everything-you-need-to-know?srsltid=AfmBOopi24sWAEo1gPwJSFY4KbppOTcQbjLGS6K2ZcFi67xLftyaY4O6
    Persistent coughing or difficulty breathing. […] Increased lethargy or reluctance to exercise. […] Fainting or collapsing episodes. […] Loss of appetite or noticeable weight changes. […] Early recognition of these symptoms allows for timely intervention and better outcomes. […] […] […] By focusing on prevention and risk reduction, you can help protect your pet from many of the conditions that lead to heart murmurs. These proactive measures, combined with routine veterinary care, set the foundation for a long and healthy life for your furry companion.

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