After Nathan's doctor appointment today the doctor determined that the murmur is in fact innocent. I trust him. He seriously listened to Nathan's heart for a good (silent) 10 minutes in all different positions. They also did an EKG. He said Nathan's murmur goes away when he sits or stands up. I feel confident in this doctors analysis and feel I can relax now.
Questions:
What is a heart murmur?
Its is a sound produced by the blood flowing through the heart. The blood flowing through the heart creates turbulence or vibrations that often, especially in children, will produce and audible sound. It is usually so soft that it can only be heard by putting the stethoscope on the child's chest.
What is an innocent heart murmur?
These are terms used to describe heart murmurs of no significance. There are sometimes called physiological or functional.
Why did it happen?
This results from turbulence in blood flow. It is not hereditary and it was not 'caused'.
What does it do to the heart?
Nothing.
How does it affect him?
It doesn't.
Can it be fixed?
There is no problem to be fixed. He will most likely outgrow it.
What should the parents do?
Treat the child normally. All children have functional heart murmurs at one time or another.
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