| Centennial Medical Plaza | 13 Mins |
| The Medical Center of Aurora - South | 30 Mins |
| North Suburban Medical Center | 51 Mins |
| Presbyterian/St. Lukes Medical Center | 17 Mins |
| Rose Medical Center | 6 Mins |
| Sky Ridge Medical Center | 14 Mins |
| Swedish Medical Center | 11 Mins |
| Swedish Southwest ER | 19 Mins |
Most benign heart murmurs are diagnosed during the course of a routine physical exam with a stethoscope. Some abnormal heart murmurs are also discovered this way. Other abnormal heart murmurs are discovered initially by their symptoms.
Tests may include:
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Benign heart murmurs require no treatment. Treatment of other heart murmurs depends on the underlying cause and extent of the problem.
Treatments include:
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The heart is a muscle about the size of your fist. It lies behind and to the left of your breastbone, or sternum. The purpose of the heart is to pump blood through blood vessels, arteries, and veins to all parts of your body. Click on the video to see how it works.
