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Innocent heart murmurs in children. A survey of 119 patients
The Practitioner
|November 1, 1976
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This study reviewed innocent heart murmurs in 119 children, finding most cases occurred in those aged 1-5 years. Venous hums were most common in this age group, with no specific ECG or chest X-ray findings noted.
Area of Science:
- Pediatrics
- Pediatric Cardiology
- Clinical Medicine
Background:
- Innocent heart murmurs are common in children.
- Understanding their clinical presentation is crucial for accurate diagnosis.
- Distinguishing innocent murmurs from pathological ones avoids unnecessary investigations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the clinical findings associated with innocent heart murmurs in a pediatric cohort.
- To identify any age-specific patterns or common associated findings.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective review of clinical data from 119 children diagnosed with innocent heart murmurs.
- Analysis of patient demographics, clinical presentation, and diagnostic findings.
Main Results:
- The majority of children reviewed were between 1 and 5 years of age.
- Venous hums were most frequently observed in the 1-5 year age group.
- No specific electrocardiogram (ECG) or chest X-ray findings were consistently associated with these innocent murmurs.
Conclusions:
- Innocent heart murmurs are prevalent in young children, particularly those aged 1-5 years.
- Venous hum is a common finding in this age group.
- Standard ECG and chest X-ray are unlikely to reveal specific indicators for innocent murmurs.
Abstract:
The clinical findings in 119 children with innocent heart murmurs have been reviewed. The majority were aged between 1 and 5 years, and it was in this age-group also that a maximum incidence of venous hum was recorded. There were no particular ECG or chest X-ray findings.