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A murmur is heard by a clinician through a stethoscope and cannot be detected on EKG. However, an EKG reading may occasionally suggest a possible cause for the murmur. Most likely your clinician will be able to determine the cause of the murmur based on clinical grounds, or with the aid of an echocardiogram.
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What does a heart murmur look like on an EKG?
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A friend tells you that her son had an ECG and it revealed that he has a slight heart murmur Should you be convinced that he has a heart murmur?
When doctors hear a murmur that might be abnormal, they order tests, such as: * Chest x ray. A chest x ray takes a picture of your heart and lungs. It can show if the heart is enlarged, and it can show some problems of the heart and lungs. * EKG or ECG (electrocardiogram). This test is used to measure the rate and regularity of your heartbeat. The EKG can help rule out a variety of heart problems.
What kinds of tests are available to detect possible coronary heart disease?
The most common tests to detect coronary heart disease are ekg's and stress tests. Stress echo's can also detect abnormalities. A primary care physician can order an EKG to determine if a visit to the cardiologist is recommended.
Why is the EKG not sufficient in detecting Marfan syndrome?
In terms of the cardiac examination, a standard electrocardiogram (EKG) is not sufficient for diagnosis; only the echocardiogram can detect possible enlargement of the aorta.
What property of a heart muscle must be altered in order for an electrocardiogram to detect a problem?
The changes in electrical conductance is needed for the EKG to detect a problem.
How can one identify a murmur?
A heart murmur can be identified by a trained physician listening to the heart sounds via a stethoscope; a severe murmur can often be detected by untrained individuals as well, although a stethoscope is still needed. Other cardiac imaging, such as a sonogram of the heart, can also detect the aberrant motion of the valves that causes a murmur.
What instrument is used to detect electrical currents from the heart?
An electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG) is the instrument used to detect electrical currents from the heart. This test records the electrical activity of the heart over a period of time, typically a few minutes, to assess its health and function.
How may one find out if he or she has heart disease?
To detect heart disease, you should see your doctor who can perform an EKG test. An EKG test can test the electrical currents to your heart to assess if they are performing properly.
What part of speech is murmur?
Murmur is a noun (a murmur) and a verb (to murmur).
What is similar to EKG?
An Electrocardiogram (EKG or ECG) is similar to an Electroencephalogram (EEG), which measures electrical activity in the brain. Both tests are non-invasive and utilize electrodes placed on the body to record electrical signals. Additionally, a Holter monitor is similar to an EKG, as it continuously records the heart's rhythm over 24 hours or longer to detect irregularities. Both EKG and Holter monitors help diagnose cardiovascular conditions.
What should I do with a kitten with a grade 4 or 5 heart murmur and what could happen to her?
I would keep taking her to the vet for reassessment every 3-4 weeks until she is at least 6 months old. Sometimes kittens have murmurs when they are young, but as they get older the murmur disappears or becomes much less severe. A Grade IV or V heart murmur is pretty serious - it's loud and generally means there is a functional problem with the heart. If it doesn't get better with age, I would suggest having a full cardiologic work-up done, including EKG and an ultrasound of the heart. This will give you a much better idea of what is causing the murmur and what the potential outcomes of the murmur are.
An abnormal heart sound?
Murmur
