What Is a Heart Murmur?

Learn more about blood flow, sounds and conditions of the heart.

Thursday, October 08, 2015 Follow Us         Featured Heart Murmur: Get the Facts on Treatment and Symptoms A heart murmur is the sound generated when blood flow within the heart is not smooth. Causes of heart murmurs can be functional, congenital, or caused heart valve conditions. Symptoms of... Read more ...  News Health Tip: Stop Late-Night Snacking Those pre-bedtime munchies can quickly derail the benefits of healthier eating. The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics offers this advice... Read more ... Whistle … and Walk … While You Work If you have to sit almost all day while you work, take a short walk whenever you can. Why? Researchers report that even a 10-minute stroll can restore blood flow to legs affected by.... Read more ... Sensitive Blood Test May Help Rule Out Heart Attack A new, highly sensitive blood test may help doctors quickly rule out heart attack for almost two-thirds of people who seek emergency room treatment for chest pain, a new study suggests... Read more ... Health Tip: Make Good Gluten-Free Choices For people with celiac disease, a gluten-free diet is essential. But for those who don't have the disease, gluten-free isn't necessarily better. The Cleveland Clinic explains... Read more ... Senior Health Center MedicineNet's Senior Health Center gives you all of the tools necessary to maintain a healthy body and mind as you age. Get access to various senior health topics, slideshows, quizzes and medications for reference. This important topic area guides seniors through the stages of their life, as well as learning the conditions and diseases that may occur. Educating yourself for transitions into different phases of life is key to a healthy, happy, and productive life. Read more ... Health Tools   Picture Slideshows   Quizzes   Health & Living   Pinpoint Your Pain   Medical Word of the Day   More Newsletters   Diseases and Conditions   Medical Picture of the Day   MedicineNet Home