Wednesday, February 13, 2013

The Two Types Of Heart Murmur

By Owen Derwin


A heart murmur may be found by a nurse as abnormal or innocent. The latter diagnosis is typical in kids who are in good health. Cases that aren't normal are most of the time caused by a couple of conditions. Health care providers can send their patients to a specialist for further evaluation and treatment.

A murmur entails heartbeats that have odd or unusual sounds. They may range from being nearly inaudible to quite noticeable. A general physician should diagnose them as abnormal or innocent, when he administers an examination on his patient.

Innocent murmurs usually form with healthy kids. There are no symptoms, aside from an odd sounding heartbeat. Women who are expecting may develop this issue, which is caused from the extra blood flow that occurs as their child grows.

A congenital defect can cause abnormal murmurs. a lot of the time this is the cause with children. These problems might concern the inner walls or the veins and arteries that carry the blood. Their valves may be too small, or they might not close correctly. Holes in one or both septums may also be the problem. Babies can have several problems that can be corrected with surgery.

Adults who develop murmurs might have acquired heart valve disease, which is caused by other underlying conditions. They sometimes have suffered a myocardial infarction or an injury that has left scar tissue. A pulmonary disorder or severe high blood pressure might also be the problem. Hypothyroidism, stenosis, anemia, Rheumatic fever, or an infection might also be the source of the murmur.

When a physician diagnoses a heart murmur, he will refer his patient to a specialist who will evaluate and treat the issue. Patients may get an echocardiography, chest X-ray, or EKG. Depending on the severity of the condition, the patient may have to go into surgery, take medications, and alter their lifestyles. Innocent murmurs are not caused by underlying diseases, and therefore do not need any any further action.




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