nitrogen (countable and uncountable, plural nitrogens) ( 1 uncountable) A chemical element (symbol N) with an atomic number of 7 and atomic weight of 14.0067. ( 2 uncountable) Molecular nitrogen (N2), a colorless, odorless gas at room temperature.
Your primary care doctor may detect a heart murmur or other signs of heart valve disease. However, a cardiologist usually will diagnose the condition. A cardiologist is a doctor who specializes in diagnosing and treating heart problems. To diagnose heart valve disease, your doctor will ask about your signs and symptoms. He or she also will do a physical exam and look at the results from tests and procedures.
What Does the Doctor Check? The doctor will come in and say hello, then ask you some questions, like how you're doing and if you have any problems or concerns. The doctor wants to make sure your body is working just like it should. To do this, your doctor will: Listen with a stethoscope: The stethoscope lets the doctor hear your heartbeat and the way your lungs sound. Doctors know just how healthy hearts and lungs should sound.