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What Causes Heart Murmur In An Infant?

my 18 month old granddaughter had her 18 month old checkup 2 weeks ago all was great. mom took her to the Dr. today, b/c she's been coughing. He said heart murmur & is concerned got sent to Yale. Will stay a couple days. Now what & what's causing this?
Tue, 28 Feb 2017
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Heart murmur in any individual needs further assessment. She needs to go for 2D Echo to see the exact pathology and cause of the murmur for further evaluation and treatment.


Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Sameer Maheshwari
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What Causes Heart Murmur In An Infant?

Hello, Heart murmur in any individual needs further assessment. She needs to go for 2D Echo to see the exact pathology and cause of the murmur for further evaluation and treatment. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Sameer Maheshwari