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An abnormal murmur in adults is usually caused by problems with the valves that separate the chambers of your heart. If a valve doesn't close tightly and some blood leaks backward, this is called regurgitation. If a valve has become too narrow or becomes stiff, this is known as stenosis. It can also cause a murmur.
- Which heart sound is most concerning?
- What is the most common cause of a heart murmur?
- What type of heart sounds that can be heard in an abnormal heart?
- How many heart sounds are abnormal?
Which heart sound is most concerning?
The main normal heart sounds are the S1 and the S2 heart sound. The S3 can be normal, at times, but may be pathologic. A S4 heart sound is almost always pathologic.
What is the most common cause of a heart murmur?
A murmur is caused by turbulent or abnormal blood flow across your heart valves. If blood is flowing more rapidly than normal, it can cause an innocent heart murmur (also called normal or physiologic). This type of murmur is common during: Childhood.
What type of heart sounds that can be heard in an abnormal heart?
A heart murmur is a blowing, whooshing, or rasping sound heard during a heartbeat. The sound is caused by turbulent (rough) blood flow through the heart valves or near the heart.
How many heart sounds are abnormal?
Abnormal Heart Sounds and Murmurs - 62
Murmurs and abnormal heart sounds may be detected on physical examination. Although systolic murmurs are often "innocent" or physiologic, diastolic murmurs are virtually always pathologic.
