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In adults, abnormal heart murmurs are mostly caused by acquired valve issues. Sometimes the valve flaps (also called leaflets) fail to close properly either due to stiffening, (which can happen as we age) or from valve disease, which changes how the leaflets fit together. Murmurs can also occur when the heart muscle weakens.
A heart murmur is caused by rapid, choppy (turbulent) blood flow through the heart. A heart murmur may happen: When the heart is filling with blood (diastolic murmur) When the heart is emptying (systolic murmur) Throughout the heartbeat (continuous murmur)
Older Adults. Abnormal murmurs are most common among adults over 60. They can be caused by: Mitral valve prolapse (caused by the bulging of the valve)
A murmur that occurs when blood leaves the heart (systolic murmur) generally is an innocent heart murmur. One that happens when the heart fills with blood (diastolic murmur) or throughout the heartbeat (continuous murmur) may signal a heart problem.
A heart murmur is an extra sound in the heartbeat-- such as a ''whooshing'' -- that is caused by turbulent blood flow through the heart valves. Your doctor may order an electrocardiogram, or...
A heart murmur is the sound of blood flowing abnormally through the heart valves. It can be harmless or can signal valve dysfunction or other conditions. Learn when you should evaluate a heart murmur.
A heart murmur is a whooshing or swishing sound that occurs when blood moves abnormally over your heart valves. Many heart murmurs are innocent, meaning there’s no cause for concern. But a heart murmur should be evaluated to make sure you don’t have an underlying health problem.