One of the more common ones is mitral regurgitation from mitral valve prolapse.

Both conditions can create turbulent flow that produces the sound, which we call murmur.

If your doctor hears a murmur, the next step is often to get what we call an echocardiogram, which is a painless ultrasound of the heart.

This test allows us to see the valves, it evaluates the blood flow, and it will determine whether the murmur is innocent or related to a heart problem.

The good news is that many murmurs are indeed harmless, and even when a murmur is caused by a valve problem, modern treatments are honestly better than ever.

Depending on the condition, treatment may range from simple monitoring to medications to minimally invasive procedures or, yes, sometimes heart surgery.

So if you’ve been told that you have a heart murmur, don’t immediately assume the worst.

Think of it as a clue, not a diagnosis.

The murmur tells us to take a closer look at your heart, likely with an echocardiogram, and make sure everything is working as it should.

I’m Dr. Raymond Singer.

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