Question 1

how's an functional murmur diagnosed?

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Auscultation: Auscultation of the heart and echo.

Question 2

my cardiologist says that he heard an "opening snap" on my heary. then he said it was "only" functional murmurs. it never heard before. concerns?

Accepted Answer

If it is new, then: it might be good to ask for a cardiac ultrasound.  Many murmurs are functional (heard with stethescope) but not signifcantly altering the flow of blood though the valve. It might be good to have an ultrasound to better evaluate just how good or not so good the valve function is.  This gives a detailed picture that could be compared in the future, so one could tell if it has changed over time.

Question 3

what is a functional heart murmur and what precautions need to be taken with one?

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Normal: Simply means noisy flowing of blood thru a valve;  it doesn't need any action taken.

Question 4

can a holosystolic murmur be functional- innocent if echocardiogram is normal?

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Echo: Usually a holosystolic murmur is pathological. Echo can sometimes miss things.

Question 5

i was told i have a heart murmur.   it is functional.  should i be worried.?and should i ask to see a cardiologist ? i had  radiation  4 years ago.

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No: Nothing to worry about. A murmur is the sound heard as the blood in your heart moves over the surfaces of the valves. They can suggest problems, but a murmur referred to as functional is of no consequence.

Question 6

i just got diagnosed with a systolic murmur and palpitations. do i need to make any lifestyle changes or is this common? (i am a reg coffee drinker)

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Murmurs: Meet with a physician as an echocardiogram & holter monitor may be indicated ....Both systolic murmurs & palpitations can be benign....Palpitations in particular can be treated by lifestyle modifications (once you have identified "what they are").

Question 7

i notice my heart tends to murmur more right before and after my period. would the murmur be caused by hormonal changes ?

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Heart: I assume when you say "murmur" you really mean palpitation .., or the sensation if your heart beating . (you can't feel a murmur) . Yes hormonal cycle and  menopause can trigger pslpitations.

Question 8

ga on monday. physical in dec. found soft benign flow murmum. ecg done with normal sinus rhythm w/ no acute changes. stress test done back in may with nothing found. can murmur cause issues for ga?

Accepted Answer

Soft: Murmur not uncommon on women and children. If ekg normal and no symptoms should be fine.

Question 9

if cardiomyopathy was bad enough to cause low fevers, cp, breathlessness and palps, would it show a sign like increased inflammatory markers, a murmur, low o2, weird bp and/or ekg changes?

Accepted Answer

Yes: You have listed most of the common signs.

Question 10

please tell me what happens when you have heart murmur?

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Murmur: A murmur is a noise caused by turbulent flow in a vessel or the heart. Anemia often causes an increased heart rate which can cause a murmur. Abnormal valves or connections between chambers can also cause murmur.

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My cardiologist says that he heard an "opening snap" on my heary. then he said it was "only" functional murmurs. it never heard before. concerns?

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What is a functional heart murmur and what precautions need to be taken with one?

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Can a holosystolic murmur be functional- innocent if echocardiogram is normal?

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I was told i have a heart murmur. it is functional. should i be worried.?and should i ask to see a cardiologist ? i had radiation 4 years ago.

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I just got diagnosed with a systolic murmur and palpitations. do i need to make any lifestyle changes or is this common? (i am a reg coffee drinker)

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I notice my heart tends to murmur more right before and after my period. would the murmur be caused by hormonal changes ?

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Ga on monday. physical in dec. found soft benign flow murmum. ecg done with normal sinus rhythm w/ no acute changes. stress test done back in may with nothing found. can murmur cause issues for ga?

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If cardiomyopathy was bad enough to cause low fevers, cp, breathlessness and palps, would it show a sign like increased inflammatory markers, a murmur, low o2, weird bp and/or ekg changes?

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Please tell me what happens when you have heart murmur?

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