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Types of Heart Murmurs In general, there are two types of heart murmurs, including: Innocent Heart Murmurs Innocent heart murmurs simply mean that there is faster blood flow through the heartvalves but there are no problems. Innocent murmurs are also common in teenagers who are growing at a rapid phase.
High Blood Pressure (Hypertension) Persistent high blood pressure forces the heart to work harder to pump blood. Over time, this additional strain causes the heart muscle to thicken, enlarging the heart. Antiarrhythmics to help manage abnormal heart rhythms.
A heart check-up is a comprehensive evaluation of your cardiovascular health. These tests may include: Electrocardiogram (ECG) : Records the electrical activity of your heart. Echocardiogram : Uses sound waves to create images of your heart. Stress test : Assesses your heart’s function under stress.
Abnormal Heart Murmurs: These are more concerning and can be linked to underlying heart conditions, such as heartvalve disease or congenital heart defects. Abnormal murmurs may indicate problems like narrowed heartvalves, leaky heartvalves, or valvular heart disease.
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