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What Does Heart Murmur In A Baby Indicate?

at my babys 6 weeks check up the doctor said he had a heart murmor and has refferd me to a cardioligist since he's refferd me does this mean it could be bad? My baby does get over whelmd when feeding and gets white feet alot does this mean anything? He is 9weeks and 4 days old... Thanks x
Mon, 19 Oct 2015
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Hi,

Heart murmur in babies can be in two cases
1. if there is a congenital heart abnormality
2. sometimes it can be seen without any abnormality, it disappears with age

In case we hear a heart murmur, especially if baby doesn't eat well, and get white feet, echocardiography is indicated. If it comes back normal, then nothing to worry. But it should done, because in case of abnormalities, intervention is needed. Nowadays, congenital heart abnormalities are detected early, and usually after interventions prognosis is quite good.


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What Does Heart Murmur In A Baby Indicate?

Hi, Heart murmur in babies can be in two cases 1. if there is a congenital heart abnormality 2. sometimes it can be seen without any abnormality, it disappears with age In case we hear a heart murmur, especially if baby doesn t eat well, and get white feet, echocardiography is indicated. If it comes back normal, then nothing to worry. But it should done, because in case of abnormalities, intervention is needed. Nowadays, congenital heart abnormalities are detected early, and usually after interventions prognosis is quite good. Hope I could help you In case of further questions don t hesitate to ask Regards,