Ask a Cardiologist: What is a Heart Murmur?

Regular health check ups are essential for infants ! Cardiac murmurs in infants are sounds made by blood circulating through the heart’s chambers or valves, or through blood vessels near the heart. These murmurs can be harmless (innocent) or they may be a sign of a more serious heart condition. Innocent murmurs: • Very common in newborns and children. • Typically have a soft sound and occur during a specific part of the heartbeat. • Usually do not pose any health risks and often resolve as the c

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