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Heart Murmur Quiz

How much do you know about heart murmurs?

Heart murmurs are quite common and often harmless.

True

False
A heart murmur in adults can be a symptom of heart valve disease.

True

False
Heart murmurs are always present at birth, although they might not be detected until later.

True

False
Pregnancy can cause a heart murmur.

True

False
Although heart murmur is not an infectious condition, your doctor may prescribe antibiotics.

True

False

Reviewed by Cynthia Dennison Haines, MD on April 01, 2007

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SOURCES: American Heart Association.

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