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Heart murmurs and other sounds   

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Alternative names:

Chest sounds - murmurs; Heart sounds - abnormal

Definition:

Murmurs are blowing, whooshing, or rasping sounds produced by turbulent blood flow in or near the heart. Often, they are caused by turbulent blood flow through the heart valves.

Considerations

Common Causes

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