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Heart Murmurs

Medical Definition: Heart sounds caused by vibrations resulting from the flow of BLOOD through the HEART. They are classified by time of occurrence during the cardiac cycle and duration, and graded by the intensity of sound on a scale of I to VI. They may be normal or abnormal.
Guide Notes: do not confuse with HEART SOUNDS, a physiol concept; /etiol: coord with specific heart valve disease (IM)

Heart Murmurs Medical Definitions and Terms

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