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I've been diagnosed with a heart murmur. What does this mean?
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A heart murmur is an abnormal sound heard during a physical exam when the heart valves are functioning properly. It can be caused by a variety of things, including a leaky or partially blocked valve, an infection in the heart muscle, or other structural issues. If you have a murmur, your doctor will likely want to do further tests to determine what it means and how best to treat it.