Heart Murmur


Heart Murmur
What is a heart murmur? by Erich Rosenberger M.D. What is a heart murmur? Almost everyone has listened to a persons heart. You don't need a stethoscope and medical training to simply put your ear to the chest of someone (ask permission first!) and listen to their heart beating. But what makes the s... More> Heart murmur: Symptoms and treatments by Arlene Miles Heart murmurs often are symptomless and are sometimes difficult to detect because of their elusive nature. Physicians diagnose heart murmurs by listening to the heart through a stethoscope during a physical exam. A simple whistling or swooshing soun... More>
	Symptoms of heart murmurs in dogs by Frank Will Heart murmurs in dogs are much more common than most owners realize, and they can range from very slight to severe. Some dogs that are affected with this condition may show absolutely no signs at all, while others may develop some very serious sympt... More> Symptoms of a heart murmur in dogs by Janet Farricelli CPDT-KA A heart murmur consists of an abnormal sound of the heart caused by a disturbed blood flow. The source of this disturbance can be a congenital malformation of the heart or may be due to other heart problems and conditions. A heart murmur is de... More>
The cause and treatment of heart murmurs in adults by Maggie O'Cala When the heartbeat is accompanied by abnormal sounds this is called a heart murmur. A swishing type noise can usually be heard by using a stethoscope. Some people are born with murmurs while others develop them as adults. A heart murmur is not a dis... More> Symptoms of heart murmurs in cats by Frank Will Heart murmurs in cats may show absolutely no symptoms at all in your pet, and in some kittens they may totally disappear by the time they reach six months old. However, in some cats they can result in slow, fast, or erratic heart rates that may even... More>
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