What it is
A murmur is an abnormal heart sound; echocardiography may help find the cause of abnormal heart sounds due to damaged valves.[1]
Why it matters
Flow through valves and chambers can change the sound heard during exam.[1]
What it affects
- Murmur context may lead clinicians to review valves, chamber function, and flow patterns.[1]
Interpretation traps
- A murmur label does not itself tell severity or treatment path.[1]