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In an adult. if some septal defect was causing a murmur, would a doppler tte probably see it? or could it still be missed even if causing murmur.

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Dr. Rick Koch answered

Unlikely: To be missed on doppler if it can be auscultated.

Answered 7/4/2013

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Dr. Gerald Neuberg answered

Specializes in Cardiology

Yes: Yes, cardiac defects and valve problems causing a murmur are usually seen easily on the echo. A normal echo is a very reassuring. A murmur without a defect or valve problem could be from high flow as in anemia or pregnancy.

Dr Koch agreed

Answered 7/5/2013

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