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The physiological murmur in sickle cell anemia best heard in which area of the heart? thanks

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Anemia: This is usually a faint systolic murmur due to rapid flow through the aortic valve and is not specific for sickle cell disease but may occur in anyone with anemia.

Answered 7/15/2014

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Dr. Craig MacArthur answered

Specializes in Pediatric Hematology and Oncology

LLSB: Commonly in the left lower sternal border, but it an be heard in other places depending on differences in heart anatomy.

Answered 8/25/2014

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