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Can a Heart Murmur affect you in life?


I was born with a Heart Murmur. Can this affect me or has already?

my grandson was born with a heart murmur and had to have surgery to close up the holes. they were not able to close one of the holes and told us that he should not have any problems with it unless he wanted to scuba dive, it that case they would have to go back in and close the last hole.

Just makes your blood less oxygenated when your heart is overworked. Could affect you during a rough pregnancy or if you decide to run a marathon. Usually, not going to be much of a problem but you will know if it is getting worse if you find yourself exhausted and out of breath from everyday activities. Otherwise, don't sweat it :)

A heart murmur is an abnormal heart sound that results from the turbulent flow of blood through the heart. Heart murmurs are usually detected by a physician listening to the heartbeat with a stethoscope. Although many heart murmurs are unassociated with disease, they may also stem from a cardiovascular problem.

You'll find excellent, easy-to-understand information here:
http://heart.health.ivillage.com/signssy...

It's great that you're taking the time to learn about this condition : )

If you know that you have a heart murmur you are the best person to answer your own question since you are the only one whom truly know how you feel in your daily life , so if you feel strong and you do not tire easily you should be fine. If you have doubts call your doctor and speak to him.

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