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Heart murmurs are most often caused by defective heart valves. A stenotic (sten-OT'ik) heart valve has a smaller-than-normal opening and can't open completely. A valve may also be unable to close completely. This leads to regurgitation, whi...
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Innocent heart murmurs are sounds heard when blood flows through a normal heart. These murmurs may occur when blood flows faster than normal through the heart and its attached blood vessels. Illnesses or conditions that may cause this to ha...
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There are many different causes of heart murmurs. They can be caused by a heart attack, high blood pressure, rheumatic fever, pregnancy, fever, thyrotoxicosis or anemia. Thyrotoxicosis is a condition caused by an overactive thyroid gland.
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www.mamashealth.com/heart/hmurmur.asp
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Click on the music note Icons below to hear four of the most common heart valve murmurs. You must have the Basic RealPlayer plug-in to play these audio files. If you have ... Valve disease can have several causes. You may be born with a problem valve. Rheumatic fever or a bacterial infection can damage heart valves.
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www.fltca.com/Heart_Murmur/heart_murmur.html
www.fltca.com/Heart_Murmur/heart_murmur.html
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Article about the definition, alternative names, common causes in detail, what to expect from your doctor and test procedures of heart murmurs. ... Chest sounds - murmurs; Heart sounds - abnormal ... Causes Return to top...
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Heart murmurs — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, causes, treatments of abnormal heart sounds. ... Other causes of abnormal heart murmurs include infections and conditions that damage the structures of the heart and are more common in older children or adults. For example:
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www.mayoclinic.com/health/heart-murmurs/DS00727/DSECTIO...
www.mayoclinic.com/health/heart-murmurs/DS00727/DSECTION=causes
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WebMD examines possible causes of heart murmurs, as well as treatment options and prevention. ... Most heart murmurs are innocent: They are caused by blood flowing through healthy valves in a healthy heart and do not require treatment. However, heart murmurs can be caused by blood ... Other Possible Causes of Heart Murmurs...
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www.webmd.com/heart-disease/heart-murmur-causes-treatme...
www.webmd.com/heart-disease/heart-murmur-causes-treatments
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Heart murmurs — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, causes, treatments of abnormal heart sounds. ... Most heart murmurs are harmless (innocent) and don't need treatment, but some heart murmurs may require follow-up tests to be sure the murmur isn't caused by a serious underlying heart condition. Treatment, if needed,
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www.mayoclinic.com/health/heart-murmurs/DS00727
www.mayoclinic.com/health/heart-murmurs/DS00727
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