NHLBI Educational Materials Catalog: Facts About Heart Murmur
Facts About Heart Murmur
Written in an easy to understand format, this fact sheet explains exactly what a murmur is; not a disease, but an irregular sound that the heart makes opening and closing its valves. Covers innocent and harmless murmurs, as well as those which are irregular and potentially harmful. Explains how the heart works, congenital and other causes of murmur, signs, symptoms, diagnosis, treatments, and more. Contains links to other online resources.