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My son's pediatrician heard a "loud second heartbeat" during his wellness checkup. any idea what this problem is?

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Dr. Edgardo Ordonez answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Talk to your pedi: If your pediatrician noted an abnormality on your child's physical exam, they should discuss this with you. Please ask them for a clarification. In general if heart sounds are noted that a doctor feels is concerning and abnormal, an echocardiogram may be done to further evaluate.

Answered 2/10/2015

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Heart Sounds: Heart sounds refer to the respective valves closing in your heart. A loud or extra heart sound should be evaluated by a cardiologist after a discussion with your physician.

Answered 4/7/2014

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