Feb 26, 2019 · A heart murmur isn't a disease — but murmurs may indicate an underlying heart problem. Often, heart murmurs are harmless (innocent) and don't need treatment. Some heart …

Feb 22, 2024 · The location of the murmur in the heart will be identified, along with determining if the sound spreads to the neck or back. Pitch The heart murmur may have a high, medium or …

Feb 10, 2015 · Sometimes, the murmur sounds like a humming; it may be faint or temporary, with onset during pregnancy or fever. As quickly as it comes, the murmur may disappear. However, …

Oct 5, 2023 · Location — The location of the murmur in the heart will be identified, along with whether the sound spreads to the neck or back. Pitch — The murmur may be high-, medium- …

Dec 21, 2021 · DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I am a 29-year-old active military service member without any significant health issues. Yet during my most recent routine physical examination, it was …

Jun 25, 2021 · DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I have been hearing about an increase in the number of young people who are developing heart issues, including myocarditis, after being vaccinated …

Feb 3, 2021 · About two-thirds of patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy have "obstruction," where blood flow through the heart becomes more turbulent related to the thickening of the …

Feb 27, 2019 · Aortic valve calcification is a condition in which calcium deposits form on the aortic valve in the heart. These deposits can cause narrowing at the opening of the aortic valve. This …

Jun 7, 2024 · When Dr. Halawi listened to Rich's heart, he heard a suspicious murmur. He knew something — potentially big — was going on, and he recommended that Rich receive an …

Jan 20, 2023 · Congenital heart defects are the most common birth defect, affecting approximately 1 in every 100 or more babies. Although not all heart issues are identified at …