Author: Glossary
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Mitral murmur
A murmur produced at the orifice of the mitral (bicuspid) valve.
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Hemic murmur
A sound heard on auscultation of anemic persons without valvular lesions and resulting from an abnormal, usually anemic, blood condition.
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Functional murmur
A murmur occurring in the absence of any pathological change in the structure of the heart valves or orifices. It does not indicate organic disease of the heart, and may disappear upon a return to health. It may be mistaken for a pathological murmur by an inexperienced listener.
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Exocardial murmur
A cardiac murmur produced outside the cavities of the heart.
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Endocardial murmur
An abnormal sound produced by any cause and arising within the heart.
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Crescendo murmur
A murmur that progressively builds up in intensity and then suddenly subsides.
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Continuous murmur
A murmur that extends throughout systole and diastole.
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Cardiopulmonary murmur
A murmur caused by movement of the heart against the lungs.
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Cardiac murmur
A sound arising due to blood flow through the heart. An unusual sound originating from within the heart can be heard externally. These sounds, known as murmurs, can be categorized as either harmless or indicative of a health condition. There are various types of murmurs, and each provides insights into the specific ailment present.
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Bronchial murmur
A murmur heard over large bronchi, resembling respiratory laryngeal murmur.