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Yes, murmurs do make different sounds and can be correlated with different heart problems.
The murmurs most commonly heard in adults who do not have major congenital heart abnormalities are: 1) mitral regurgitation produces a murmur which is sometimes fairly loud; 2)aortic stenosis; 3) aortic regurgitation; 4) mitral stenosis can produce an audible, low frequency soft rumbling murmur or 5) abnormal openings between the left ventricle and right heart or from the aortic or pulmonary arteries back into a lower pressure heart chamber (Heart Sounds).
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5. Do murmurs have different sounds and are they correlated with diff erent problems in infants?
Yes, murmurs can vary in sound characteristics, such as being classified as systolic or diastolic, and can be described as soft, harsh, or musical. The specific sound and timing of the murmur can indicate different underlying issues, such as congenital heart defects or normal blood flow variations. In infants, some murmurs may be benign (innocent murmurs), while others may signal more serious cardiovascular problems, necessitating further evaluation. Therefore, the nature of the murmur can often correlate with the type of cardiac issue present.
What are heart murmurs and what is their clinical significance?
A heart murmurs is an abnormal sound consisting of a clicking, rushing, or gurgling noise that either is heard before, between , or after the normal sounds, or may may mask the normal heart sounds.
What has the author Barbara Erickson written?
Barbara Erickson has written: 'Heart sounds and murmurs'
Why are there two different sides to the end of a stethoscope?
The two sides enable you to hear different sounds. The bell is used to hear higher notes (like murmurs) while the diaphragm enables one to hear lower notes.
What kind of heart murmurs should be investigated further?
Very loud heart murmurs and those with clicks or extra heart sounds should be evaluated further. Infants with heart murmurs who do not thrive, eat, or breath properly and older children who lose consciousness suddenly or are intolerant to exercise
When should the bell or diaphragm of a stethoscope be used during a physical examination?
The bell or diaphragm of a stethoscope should be used during a physical examination to listen to different frequencies of sounds. The bell is used for low-frequency sounds like heart murmurs, while the diaphragm is used for high-frequency sounds like breath sounds.
What are the differences between the bell and diaphragm parts of a stethoscope?
The bell and diaphragm are two parts of a stethoscope that serve different purposes. The bell is used to detect low-frequency sounds, such as heart murmurs, while the diaphragm is used to detect high-frequency sounds, such as normal heart sounds. The bell is typically larger and has a wider surface area, while the diaphragm is smaller and more sensitive to subtle sounds.
When should you use a bell versus a diaphragm during a physical examination?
A bell is used to listen to low-pitched sounds like heart murmurs, while a diaphragm is used to listen to high-pitched sounds like breath sounds. Use the bell for heart and vascular sounds, and the diaphragm for lung and bowel sounds during a physical examination.
Is the diaphragm of a stethoscope is used to hear higher pitched sounds?
Yes, the diaphragm of a stethoscope is designed to pick up higher-pitched sounds, such as heart and lung sounds. Its firm surface effectively transmits these frequencies, making it ideal for assessing normal breath sounds and certain heart murmurs. In contrast, the bell of the stethoscope is better suited for lower-pitched sounds, such as some heart sounds and vascular sounds.
What causes pathologic heart murmurs?
Abnormal heart sounds called murmurs are usually a result of faulty valves. For example, an incompetent valve fails to close tightly, so that blood leaks through the valve when it is closed. Another example, an incompetent bicuspid valve produces a swishing sound immediately after the first heart sound.
What is a mummur cardict?
Mummur's are pathologic heart sounds that are produced as a result of turbulent blood flow that is sufficient to produce audible noise. Most murmurs can only be heard with the assistance of a stethoscope.
What causes the whispering and murmurs mead hears while walking the streets in the pedestrian?
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