Medical articles of Heart murmur

Mitral valve regurgitation is a condition where the mitral valve does not close properly, allowing blood to flow backward in the heart. This can strain the heart, leading to various symptoms and poten...

When it comes to patients with heart rhythm problems, the best approach to treatment isn’t just medicinal or surgical. In this guide, a consultant cardiologist shares how patients can regain control o...

Here, in one of our latest medical articles, Dr Niall Keenan, a highly respected consultant cardiologist, provides us with all the key pieces of information regarding heart murmurs, including if they ...

Leading consultant cardiologist Dr Anita Arya takes an in-depth look at sports cardiology, more specifically cardiac evaluation of athletes. These includes potential conditions that may be identified ...

Upon hearing the term heart murmur, some people may feel immediate panic. However, a heart murmur is not always a cause for concern. Consultant cardiologist Dr Marco Spartera sheds light on this topic...

Heart rhythm disturbances, also known as arrhythmias, are abnormal or irregular heartbeats caused by faulty electrical signalling in the heart. Dr Husain Shabeeh, highly skilled consultant cardiologis...

You have a heart murmur, but now what? There are different kinds of treatments for different severities of murmurs. Usually it is a simple treatment, but if not, there are other options. And how has C...

Heart murmurs can feel strange to those who do not know what they are. Most of the time they are harmless, but sometimes they are more serious. Experienced consultant cardiologist Dr Aigul Baltabaeva ...

An echocardiogram (a cardiac ultrasound) is used to assess most types of heart disease. Dr Malcolm Burgess explains when this diagnostic tool is used, the accuracy of results and what next steps might...

Are heart murmurs serious? If your heart is making unusual noises, how do doctors find the source of the problem? Expert cardiologist Dr Allan Harkness talks tests and treatment in part 2 of his piece...