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About Heart murmur

Heart murmurs are sounds made near the heart that can be detected by a stethoscope. Usually described as a “wooshing” or “swishing” sound, murmurs are made by turbulent or abnormal flow across the heart.

Heart murmurs are generally classified into two categories: innocent and abnormal. Innocent heart murmurs do not signify an underlying heart condition and do not require treatment. Innocent heart murmurs are very common in newborns and young children. Abnormal heart murmurs, on the other hand, may indicate the presence of a condition that needs to be treated.

Innocent murmurs in adults may be caused by:

  • Exercise
  • Pregnancy
  • Fever
  • Anemia
  • Hyperthyroidism (an overactive thyroid gland)

Common causes of an abnormal heart murmur include:

  • Heart disease
  • Heart valve problems (such as valve stenosis, valve regurgitation, or valve calcification)
  • Septal defects (holes in the heart)

Abnormal heart murmurs may be accompanied by other symptoms such as:

  • Difficulty breathing
  • Fatigue
  • Weight gain
  • Chest pain
  • Weight gain
  • Heavy sweating
  • Dizziness & fainting
  • Bluish skin

Heart murmurs that are accompanied by other symptoms require medical attention. Even if you don’t experience additional symptoms, if you suspect you or your child has a heart murmur, talk to a health care provider as soon as possible. Many instances of heart murmurs do not require medical attention, but it is recommended that you receive confirmation that a heart murmur is innocent rather than abnormal.

If you have been diagnosed with innocent heart murmurs, you likely will not require treatment. If the murmur is being caused by a condition such as hyperthyroidism, treatment for the underlying cause will usually cause the heart murmur to go away. Abnormal heart murmurs may require medical attention. Below is a list of treatment options for abnormal heart murmurs.

During your appointment, talk to your healthcare provider about the treatment plan that is right for you.

Medication prescribed for a heart murmur will depend on what is causing the condition. Common forms of heart medication used to treat murmurs, and their underlying causes, include:

- Blood thinners: Blood thinners - also known as anticoagulants - are used to prevent blood clotting and reduce the risk of a stroke.

- Beta-blockers & Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors: These medications are prescribed to lower blood pressure. Beta-blockers and ACE inhibitors can help reduce the risk of heart disease, heart failure, and other heart-related conditions that may cause heart murmurs.

- Diuretics: Also known as “water pills”, these medications help drain the kidneys drain excess fluid, which can lower blood pressure. By treating high blood pressure, diuretics may help reduce abnormal heart murmurs.

- Statins: These medications are used for the treatment of high cholesterol, which can increase blood pressure. By treating high levels of cholesterol in the body, statins can reduce the risk of heart disease and minimize heart murmurs.

If a damaged heart valve is causing heart murmurs, your doctor may recommend that you undergo surgery to fix the problem. Damaged heart valves can cause serious medical complications, even death. Surgery for damaged heart valves usually involves either repairing the valve or replacing it. Surgeries such as open-heart surgery are complex procedures that may require concentrated monitoring and recovery afterward. If surgery is recommended, talk to your doctor about how to prepare and recover from these procedures.

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