41. Heart Murmurs Rarely Life Threatening - Baylor College Of Medicine Many people who experience heart murmurs have perfectly healthy hearts. Quiñones says there are two kinds of heart murmurs functional and pathologic. http://www.bcm.edu/news/item.cfm?newsID=248

42. Pediatric Advisor 2004.2: Innocent Heart Murmurs Of Childhood heart murmurs are extra noises heard with each heartbeat. Many, but not all, murmurs occur even though the heart and blood vessels are completely normal. http://www.med.umich.edu/1libr/pa/pa_inhrtmur_hhg.htm

Pediatric Health Topics All Health Topics Mott Children's Hospital Pediatric Services ... Find a UMHS Doctor Search Pediatric Topics Search All Topics This information is approved and/or reviewed by U-M Health System providers but it is not a tool for self-diagnosis or a substitute for medical treatment. You should speak to your physician or make an appointment to be seen if you have questions or concerns about this information or your medical condition. Index Spanish version Illustration Innocent Heart Murmurs of Childhood What is an innocent heart murmur? Heart murmurs are extra noises heard with each heartbeat. Many, but not all, murmurs occur even though the heart and blood vessels are completely normal. Murmurs in people that have a normal heart and blood vessels are called innocent murmurs. There are several different types of innocent murmurs that occur in childhood. Some occur when the child is very young, and others are heard later in childhood. What causes innocent heart murmurs?

43. Medical Dictionary: Heart Murmurs - WrongDiagnosis.com Medical dictionary definition of heart murmurs as a medical term including diseases, symptoms, treatments, and other medical and health issues. http://www.wrongdiagnosis.com/medical/heart_murmurs.htm

Home Symptoms Diseases Risks ... Dictionary Search our medical database Subscribe to our free Newsletter sample Send this page to a friend Condition Lists By Organ By Symptom By Class By Prevalence ... List A-Z Current chapter: Heart murmurs Next chapters: Heart problems Heart rhythm disorders Heart syndromes Heart, rapid ... Feedback Medical Dictionary: Heart murmurs Medical dictionaries: Medical dictionary Medical malpractice dictionary Medical Acronymns/Abbreviations Heart murmurs : Another name for Heart Murmur (or close medical condition association). Heart murmurs : Heart murmurs is listed as a type of (or associated with) the following medical conditions in our database: Heart conditions Heart murmurs (medical condition): Unusual heart sound heard by stethoscope Heart murmurs (medical condition): A heart murmur is term used to describe the sound that the heart makes, when it appears different to normal beating. A heart murmur may possibly indicate an Arrhythmias (heartbeat irregularity) or other heart disorder , but some heart murmurs may be normal. Any heart murmur needs prompt professional medical investigation. More information on medical condition: Heart Murmur Introduction: Heart Murmur Basic Summary for Heart Murmur Causes of Heart Murmur Symptoms of Heart Murmur Diagnostic Tests for Heart Murmur Heart murmurs (symptom): Type of Heart rhythm symptoms More information on symptom: Heart rhythm symptoms Heart rhythm symptoms Dictionary Did we miss something? Please provide

44. Heart Murmur - Q A A range of questions on heart murmurs. Our experts provide the answers. http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/bhcv2/bhcarticles.nsf/pages/Heart_murmur_Q&As

45. Heart Murmurs, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center Heart murmur types information provided in the Heart Encyclopedia by Heart Center health care professionals at Cincinnati Children s Hospital Medical http://www.cincinnatichildrens.org/health/heart-encyclopedia/signs/murmurs.htm

Home Contact Us Site Map Go to Advanced Search ... Fainting (Syncope) / Dizziness Heart Murmurs Palpitations Cardiac-Related Diagnostic Methods Treatment Options Glossary ... Contact Us Signs and Symptoms Heart Murmurs Explanation Types Common Questions What is a heart murmur? A heart murmur is simply an extra sound heard when listening to the heart with a stethoscope. The normal sounds a heart makes are from the valves closing. If there is any turbulence in the blood flow through the heart or major blood vessels around the heart, a murmur is heard. Return to Top Heart murmurs types Heart murmurs can generally be divided into two categories: Murmurs that are not due to structural problems in the heart also called "innocent murmurs" or "functional murmurs." Murmurs which are due to a structural problem of the heart (such as a hole in the heart, a narrowed heart valve or a leaky heart valve). Return to Top Common questions and answers Our pediatrician heard a murmur in our child and has recommended that we see a pediatric cardiologist. What happens next? Most murmurs can be categorized into one of the above two categories with a careful evaluation by a pediatric cardiologist. The physician will ask a number of questions about your child's growth, development, frequency of illnesses, and family history of heart disease.

46. Heart Murmur: Are You Born With It, Or Can It Develop Later In Life? - MayoClini heart murmurs can be present at birth or develop later in life. http://www.mayoclinic.com/invoke.cfm?id=AN00093

47. Heart Murmurs heart murmurs are most often caused by defective heart valves. http://216.185.112.5/presenter.jhtml?identifier=4571

48. Heart Murmur: Health Topics: UI Health Care Many children have innocent heart murmurs. They occur in infants and children If you have a heart murmur, check with your healthcare provider before http://www.uihealthcare.com/topics/symptoms/symp3213.html

Health Topics Category Index Health Topics for Symptoms Carver College of Medicine UI Hospitals and Clinics ... Services in Your Community Send comments and questions to staff@uihealthcare.com University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa Heart Murmur The heart makes sounds as it pumps blood to the lungs and body. A murmur is an extra "whooshing" sound as blood flows through the chambers and valves of the heart. The sounds are heard with a stethoscope. Heart Murmurs are noises created by: narrowed heart valves failure of the heart valves to close completely or backflow through an opening in the inner wall of the heart Many children have "innocent" heart murmurs. They occur in infants and children during a fever or physical activity. This type of murmur usually goes away by the time the child is an adolescent. Heart Murmurs may be caused by: congenital defects such as holes in the heart or acquired defects such as those resulting from rheumatic heart disease any high blood flow condition such as an over-active thyroid anemia infection of the lining or other areas of the heart and heart failure The presence of a murmur does not always mean that the heart is unhealthy. Most heart murmurs are harmless and require no medical care. When heart murmurs signal the presence of disease or a structural abnormality in the heart, medical care or surgery may be needed.

49. Exercise And Heart Murmurs: Health Topics: UI Health Care Many people with a heart murmur have normal hearts and are still able to There are many types of heart murmurs. They range from harmless and of no http://www.uihealthcare.com/topics/sportsmedicine/spor3330.html

Health Topics Category Index Health Topics for Sports Medicine Department of Orthopaedic Surgery UI Family Care Send comments and questions to staff@uihealthcare.com University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa Exercise and heart murmurs A heart murmur is an abnormal sound heard while examining the heart with a stethoscope. Many people with a heart murmur have normal hearts and are still able to exercise and live normal lives. There are many types of heart murmurs. They range from harmless and of no consequence to very serious heart and health problems. A heart murmur may be a symptom of one of the following: anemia a congenital heart defect a bacterial infection of the lining of the heart heart valve disease or rheumatic heart disease Symptoms related to serious heart murmurs vary. Some examples include fatigue, pale complexion, shortness of breath, loss of appetite, heart attack, stroke, fever, and arthritic pain in joints. If you have symptoms such as these, seek medical help. Some people with a heart murmur live their whole lives without any problems. Active lifestyles are maintained and aerobic exercise offers added benefits. The heart is a muscle, and like any muscle, it gets stronger with exercise. Aerobic exercise strengthens the heart and makes it more efficient. Examples are walking, jogging, swimming, cycling, or aerobic dance. A good aerobic exercise program does not have to be strenuous. Keeping a moderate aerobic pace for just 30 minutes a day provides the same benefits with fewer risks as strenuous activity. Do the "talk test" to set the pace. If the pace is too fast to talk comfortably to a companion, slow down.

50. Heart Murmurs CHC Wausau Hospital s Medical Library and Patient Education Center provides research services and healthcare information to physicians, http://www.chclibrary.org/micromed/00050320.html

Main Search Index Definition Description Causes ... Resources Heart murmurs Definition A heart murmur is an abnormal, extra sound during the heartbeat cycle made by blood moving through the heart and its valves. It is detected by the physician's examination using a stethoscope. Description A heart which is beating normal makes two sounds, "lubb" when the valves between the atria and ventricles close, and "dupp" when the valves between the ventricles and the major arteries close. A heart murmur is a series of vibratory sounds made by turbulent blood flow. The sounds are longer than normal heart sounds and can be heard between the normal sounds of the heart. Heart murmurs are common in children and can also result from heart or valve defects. Nearly two thirds of heart murmurs in children are produced by a normal heart and are harmless. This type of heart murmur is usually called an "innocent" heart murmur. It can also be called "functional" or "physiologic." Innocent heart murmurs are usually very faint, intermittent, and occur in a small area of the chest. Pathologic heart murmurs may indicate the presence of a serious heart defect. They are louder, continual, and may be accompanied by a click or gallop. Some heart murmurs are continually present; others happen only when the heart is working harder than usual, including during

51. Heart Murmurs heart murmurs in Infants Not Always Cause for Alarm. Mayo Clinic Online. 26 Feb. 1998. 5 Mar. When Your Child s Doctor Hears a Heart Murmur. http://www.healthatoz.com/healthatoz/Atoz/ency/heart_murmurs.jsp

52. Hearing Heart Murmurs Hearing heart murmurs. Video Library. Now Playing. Hearing heart murmurs. Date Posted 200205-01T000000.0000000-0400 http://www.healthcentral.com/video/408/1899.html

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53. Heart Murmurs And Other Sounds Medical Information heart murmurs and other sounds Information from Drugs.com. http://www.drugs.com/enc/heart_murmurs_and_other_sounds.html

Home New Drugs Latest News Drug Interactions ... Forum Drugs.com - prescription drug and medicine information available on over 24,000 approved- medications and pharmaceuticals, including side effects and drug interactions. Log-in Register Advertisement Buy a Link Now Special Offers From our sponsors Categories Diabetes Gastro Center Weight Loss AIDS/HIV ... Sexual Health Advertisement Advanced Search Or click the first letter of a drug name: A B C D ... Z Heart murmurs and other sounds Injury Disease Nutrition Poison ... Heart, section through the middle Heart murmurs and other sounds Definition Murmurs are blowing, whooshing, or rasping sounds produced by turbulent blood flow in or near the heart. Often, they are caused by turbulent blood flow through the heart valves. Alternative Names Chest sounds - murmurs; Heart sounds - abnormal Considerations A doctor can evaluate heart sounds by listening with a stethoscope. They can be further evaluated with an echocardiogram to see what the exact cause of the murmur is. The heart has four chambers two upper chambers (called atria) and two lower chambers (ventricles). The heart has valves that temporarily close to permit blood flow in only one direction. The valves are located between the atria and ventricles, and between the ventricles and the major arteries from the heart.

54. Dr. Koop - Heart Murmurs And Other Sounds Murmurs are blowing, whooshing, or rasping sounds produced by turbulent blood flow in or near the heart. Often, they are caused by turbulent blood flow http://www.drkoop.com/ency/93/003266.html

Home Health Reference Heart murmurs and other sounds Jul 29, 2005 Search: Dr.Koop MEDLINE Diseases Symptoms Procedures Natural Medicine ... Drug Library Inside DrKoop News Archive Animations Health Videos Health Tools ... Newsletters Heart murmurs and other sounds Injury Disease Nutrition Poison ... Treatment Heart murmurs and other sounds Definition: Murmurs are blowing, whooshing, or rasping sounds produced by turbulent blood flow in or near the heart. Often, they are caused by turbulent blood flow through the heart valves. Alternative Names: Chest sounds - murmurs; Heart sounds - abnormal Considerations: A doctor can evaluate heart sounds by listening with a stethoscope. They can be further evaluated with an echocardiogram to see what the exact cause of the murmur is. The heart has four chambers two upper chambers (called atria) and two lower chambers (ventricles). The heart has valves that temporarily close to permit blood flow in only one direction. The valves are located between the atria and ventricles, and between the ventricles and the major arteries from the heart. Normal heart sounds are called S1 and S2. They are the "lubb-dupp" sounds that are thought of as the heartbeat. These sounds are produced when the heart valves close.

55. Heart Murmurs A second aspect of the description of a heart murmur is its intensity (Table Most commonly, heart murmurs associated with bacterial endocarditis are http://maxshouse.com/heart_murmurs.htm

Max's House Heart Murmurs Clay A. Calvert PROBLEM DEFINITION AND RECOGNITION Murmurs are audible successive sounds with distinct duration, as opposed to normal heart sounds, which are short transitory events. Cardiac murmurs result from turbulence created in laminar blood flow. When the flow velocity of fluid within a pipe exceeds a certain value, turbulence develops and energy is dissipated, which generates audible vibrations. Turbulence may also arise when fluid passes through a small hole in a plate that partially occludes a pipe, when the pipe diameter changes abruptly, or when a jet of fluid strikes a surface. A critical level of turbulence must be achieved to produce a sound that is clinically evident. The characteristics of the murmur depend upon the velocity of blood flow and the surrounding structures that are caused to vibrate. Blood velocity and blood density variations can also produce turbulence within the heart and arteries. CLASSIFICATION Heart murmurs may be classified as (1) innocent, (2) functional, or (3) pathologic ( Table 1 ). It is useful to describe murmurs on the basis of five auscultatory criteria (

56. Virtual Children's Hospital: CQQA: Heart Murmurs And Arrhythmias Anyone can have a heart murmur or arrhythmia. heart murmurs are usually found when a child is between 2 and 4 years old (likely because at this age, http://www.vh.org/pediatric/patient/pediatrics/cqqa/arrhythmias.html

Pediatrics Common Questions, Quick Answers Heart Murmurs and Arrhythmias Donna D'Alessandro, M.D. Lindsay Huth, B.A. Peer Review Status: Internally Reviewed Creation Date: June 2002 Last Revision Date: June 2002 Common Questions, Quick Answers How does the heart work? What is a heart murmur? What is an arrhythmia? ... When should I call the doctor? How does the heart work? The heart is a muscle. It has four chambers and four valves. These are like 2 rooms with four doors. The heart pushes out oxygen rich blood. The blood travels through the body then comes back to the heart for more oxygen. The process starts all over again. What is a heart murmur? Heart murmurs are common. The term heart murmur does not mean an illness or disorder. A murmur is the sound of blood being pumped through the heart's chambers and valves. A murmur is sometimes, but not always, a sign of an arrhythmia. What is an arrhythmia? An arrhythmia is when the heart does not beat at a regular pace. The heart may beat too fast, too slow, or irregularly. There are different kinds of arrhythmias, depending on where they are in the heart.

57. BBC - Health - Conditions - Heart Murmurs The possible causes, symptoms and treatment of heart murmers in children. http://www.bbc.co.uk/health/conditions/heartmurmurs2.shtml

@import url('/includes/tbenh.css') ; Home TV Radio Talk ... A-Z Index FRIDAY 9th September 2005 Text only BBC Homepage Lifestyle Health ... Help Like this page? Send it to a friend! Heart murmurs Dr Trisha Macnair The heart normally makes a recognisable sequence of sounds as blood is pumped through its chambers and valves open and close. Murmurs are abnormal sounds that can be heard using a stethoscope or sometimes by just listening to the chest. In this article Causes Who's affected? Symptoms Diagnosis and treatment ... Further help Causes Heart murmurs are common in babies and young children. The majority aren't a sign of a problem with the heart but result from the fast rate at which children's hearts beat or normal variations in the structure of the heart. Some factors, such as fever or excitement, make an innocent murmur more likely because they increase the speed at which the heart pumps. A heart murmur is also the most common sign of congenital heart disease However, a heart murmur is also the most common sign of congenital heart disease due to abnormal development of the heart tissues. This includes atrial or ventricular septal defects (hole in the heart or an abnormal hole between two heart chambers), patent ductus arteriosus (a connection between vessels from the heart that should close after birth but doesn't), abnormalities of the heart valves and other rarer problems. Heart murmurs may also be caused by heart failure and infection involving the heart.

58. BBC - Health - Ask The Doctor - Heart Murmur In A Three-year-old Dr Trisha Macnair looks at possible causes of heart murmurs in children. http://www.bbc.co.uk/health/ask_the_doctor/heartmurmur.shtml

@import url('/includes/tbenh.css') ; Home TV Radio Talk ... A-Z Index FRIDAY 9th September 2005 Text only BBC Homepage Lifestyle Health ... Help Like this page? Send it to a friend! Heart murmur in a three-year-old Last week I took my daughter for her three-year check and the doctor thought she could hear a heart murmur. She said it might be nothing, especially as my daughter had been crying in the waiting room. We have to go back in a month's time so she can listen again, but of course I'm very worried. How likely is it that there's a problem? Rani Dr Trisha Macnair responds It's quite common for a young child such as your daughter to have what's known as an innocent heart murmur (also known as a physiological or functional heart murmur), which is quite harmless. So it's unlikely that there's a problem, especially if your daughter is quite fit and well. However, murmurs due to disease or abnormalities can sometimes be picked up in small children, so it's important that you do return to your doctor to have the murmur rechecked. Murmurs are abnormal noises A murmur is simply an abnormal noise coming from the heart. The heart usually makes very specific noises as it beats and contracts, caused by blood moving from one chamber of the heart to another. If there are heart abnormalities, such as problems with the valves or an enlarged chamber, this can change these noises and a murmur is heard.

59. Child Health Library - Cardiovascular Disorders - Heart Murmurs Detailed information on heart murmurs, including causes and types from Child Health Library of Children s Hospital of Pittsburgh. http://www.chp.edu/greystone/cardiac/murmur.php

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60. INNOCENT HEART MURMURS heart murmurs is a common finding on routine examination of infants and Patients with innocent heart murmurs should be free of such symptoms or signs. http://www.pediatriccardiology.uchicago.edu/MP/Heart-Murmurs/htmurmurs.htm

INNOCENT HEART MURMURS Return to: Heart Diseases in Children - Main Page Pediatric Cardiology for Medical Professionals Heart murmurs is a common finding on routine examination of infants and children. 50% of normal children have an innocent heart murmur. How to evaluate a murmur? Search for symptoms or signs of congenital heart disease. Patients with innocent heart murmurs should be free of such symptoms or signs. Therefore, when history is obtained and during physical examination symptoms and signs which may point to heart disease should be identified. The presence of symptoms and/or signs of heart disease will suggest the pathological nature of the heart murmur being investigated. History Abnormal findings indicating a pathological orgin of a heart murmur include: Shortness of Breath (SOB): This results from pulmonary edema due to increased pulmonary blood flow. Fluid escaping the engorged pulmonary vasculature will interfere with normal gaseous exchange, resulting in hypoxia which precipitates tachypnea and SOB, particularly with exertion such as feeding. Easy fatigue: This results from pulmonary edema and poor cardiac output.

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