Encyclopedia: Heart Murmur
Murmurs are abnormal heart sounds that are produced as a result of turbulent blood flow which is sufficient to produce audible noise. This most commonly results from narrowing or leaking of valves or the presence of abnormal passages through which blood flows in or near the heart. Murmurs are not usually part of the normal cardiac physiology and thus warrant further investigations. However, they sometimes result from harmless flow characteristics...
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Heart murmur?
I had a heart murmur as a baby. I didn't know until my mom told...
I had a heart murmur as a baby. I didn't know until my mom told...
No. =) The fact that your mum told you so late in life means she knows it's an innocent murmur, and it shouldn't cause you any trouble.
Asked by Anny - 7 months ago
What is the relationship of a Heart Murmur to a hole in the heart?
I have heard it both ways. Some say the murmur is caused by a...
I have heard it both ways. Some say the murmur is caused by a...
A heart murmur is caused by turbulent blood flow much like a babbling brook. This can be the result of abnormal valves or a hole in the heart as...
Asked by jeannette f - 6 months ago
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