The heart makes sounds as it pumps blood to the lungs and body. The sounds are heard with a stethoscope. They occur in infants and children during a fever or physical activity. This type of murmur usually goes away by the time the child is an adolescent. The presence of a murmur does not always mean that the heart is unhealthy.
Most heart murmurs are harmless and require no medical care.
When heart murmurs signal the presence of disease or a structural abnormality in the heart, medical care or surgery may be needed. If you have a heart murmur, check with your healthcare provider before having any dental work or surgery. You may need to take antibiotics to prevent infection of your heart valves following your dental care or surgery. All Rights Reserved.