Systolic heart murmur in infants
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The only other heart murmur that follows this pattern is the murmur of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. A MVP murmur can be distinguished from a hypertrophic cardiomyopathy murmur by 1) the presence of a mid-systolic click which is virtually diagnostic of MVP, and 2) the fact that hand grip maneuver intensifies the murmur of MVP[citation needed] and diminishes the murmur of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.
For a statistic, the most common abnormal sound finding on cardiac examination is a systolic (pumping phase) murmur, which occurs in 80 to 96 percent of children and in 15 to 44 percent of adults.26 These murmurs can be functional (innocent) or pathological.
You state there is no congenital valve disorder.
During my last pregnancy, my doctor heard a heart murmur during a regular checkup. The echocardiogram said the following: left ventricular systolic function is normal with an EF of 55-60%. Left Ventricle size is normal. Left Atrium is normal in size and function. The mitral valve is normal. Mild Mitral regurgitation is present. The aortic valve is trileaflet and appears structurally normal. Mild tricuspid regurgitation is present.
My questions can a heart murmur just develop in a 12 year old or should it have been detected before. She had lymes disease about 4 years ago and was treated with antibotics, is that a factor. Also she drank caffinated beverage before going to the exam and was extremely nervous because she hates goning to the doctors. Also she was about to start her period, could that have played a factor. We are so upset about this can you please offer some help or advice. We are going to the cardio next week.
A murmur is a sound heard with a stethoscope and usually associated with a valve regurgitation (leakage). You would need an echocardiogram exam to determine the degree of regurgitation (backflow) of blood into the RV chamber rather than going to the lungs to be oxygenated. The backflow if moderate to severe could cause blood in the system to not flow adequately and the condition would/could leak fluids into the peripheral tissues (edema).
For some insight, a stethoscope listens to blood flowing through through healthy valves in a healthy heart and do not require treatment. However, heart murmurs can be caused by blood flowing through a damaged or overworked heart valve.
Some common conditions can force your heart to beat faster, changing the rate and amount of blood moving through your heart and resulting in heart murmurs. There are innocent murmurs and are common in children and are quite harmless.
Yesterday I met with the primary care, and she said my heart murmur was 3/6 systolic ejection murmur. A ECG was performed, and was relatively normal, though she did notice inverted T waves, which she dismissed as "probably nothing" I have an appt. for an echo on Wednesday, but as you can imagine I am extremely nervous as to what this new diagnoses means. Doctor Goggle is definitely not helping, and is only increasing my anxiety level.
Are you a medical professional? I'm just wondering why you are using a stethoscope unless trained to know what to listen for, and exactly where to place it. Most heart murmurs are harmless. I can't imagine a heart murmur coming and going, murmurs are usually due to valve problems and will remain.
If your Doctor has listened, and hears no abnormalities, I would go with that.
The echo in June 2012 was taken as one of the doctors expressed that there is faint systolic murmur (though my surgeon stated it is common feature). However, results showed normal function with AVG 12/7. EKG within normal limits. Sr.triglyceride 165 and LDL as well as VLDL are border. BP is 124/82. Heart rate is 76 and weight is 60kg. No specific symptoms. Please advise whether can stop meteprolol to avoid side effects. Is systolic murmur common as indicated by my surgeon?
The echo in June 2012 was taken as one of the doctors expressed that there is faint systolic murmur (though my surgeon stated it is common feature). However, results showed normal function with AVG 12/7. EKG within normal limits. Sr.triglyceride 165 and LDL as well as VLDL are border. BP is 124/82. Heart rate is 76. No specific symptoms. Please advise whether can stop meteprolol to avoid side effects. Is systolic murmur common as indicated by my surgeon? Any measures?
He examined me and was concerned about the sound of my heart and said he heart what was a systolic heart murmur. He sent me for a chest X-ray, which I have had and am awaiting results. The cough has improved a little after four days of antibiotics but it's still wheezy and it hurts/aches to take in deep breaths on the right side of back just under my shoulder blades.
So, I'm turning into a hypochondriac. Anyone know what this is???? Thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!
I do have a family history of heart problems and i have a mild grade I systolic murmur. I am not sure why they say this about me. Oh, and my triglycerides and lipids are always perfect. Any ideas? I am a 56 y/o female with a few pounds to lose but it is extremely difficult when your thyroid is out of whack.
I have L-tga and have had no prior surgeries but have had 4 prior ablations. Immediately after the ablation I was told that I had a grade 3 systolic murmur best heard at the 2nd intercostal space. I have never had a murmur before. Looking at the paperwork the morning of the procedure it clearly states no murmur. I wanted to know if this was something to worry about or if it is something that is normal after this type of procedure.
My six year old son went in for a check-up and a heart murmur was discovered. The PA ordered an ECHO to be done. I just got a call from the office saying that the Tricuspid Valve has trival regurgitation with RV pressure at 21. They left a message that I can just have it watched or that I could have the office send my son to a specialist. I am at awe at what to do. I left a message for someone to call me back so I could ask questions about this.
What does all this mean.
I have always known I had a heart murmur, when I was younger they thought it was more serious but eventually released me from a cardiologists care at about age 5.
My mom knew all the details, but she passed away when I was 14 I didn't know a lot about it then and didn't know to ask. "Mom does all that"
Recently while in hosp they did a 2D echo and dx me with Physiological Pulmonary Valve Regurgitation.
hi, majella. A murmur is a sound from the heart that wouldn't ordinarily be there. Systolic means the noise occurs when the heart is contracting. The '2' means it's graded as a 2, with 1 being the softest and 6 being the loudest. The echo is likely meant to give a visual of what's going on inside the heart to be making that extra noise, such as a heart valve that isn't working quite properly. Keep in mind that many murmurs don't mean that there is a serious problem.
I took my 2 week old daughter to her 2 week check-up with her doctor and was told she had a heart murmur. The murmur was not picked up at the hospital. The murmur is only heard on the left side, but can be heard from the back and side as well and they said it was loud. The doctor also said that it was only heard on the systolic cycle. She has never been blue in her lips, she has a pulse in the femoral arteries and she eats fine.
Hello...
It can be overwhelming to go in for what you think is a routine work related physical to then feel like you've had a bomb dropped in your lap. I would not let panic set in yet. This finding was then further evaluated by an EKG and Ch X-Ray, both with no findings. This can be somewhat reassuring.
Systolic murmurs are graded I-VI/VI based upon how loud they are. Did the Dr grade the murmur?
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