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(R01.1) Cardiac murmur, unspecified
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243 204 in individuals diagnosis cardiac murmur, unspecified confirmed
Diagnosis cardiac murmur, unspecified is diagnosed Men are 9.36% more likely than Women
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Men receive the diagnosis cardiac murmur, unspecified
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Women receive the diagnosis cardiac murmur, unspecified
0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease cardiac murmur, unspecified - Men and Women aged 0
In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-64, 70-79, 85-89
Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 65-69, 80-84, 90-95+Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 50-54, 90-95+
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-49, 55-89
Disease Features cardiac murmur, unspecified
Absence or low individual and public risk
Cardiac murmur, unspecified - what does this mean
Cardiac murmurs are caused by turbulence in the blood flow through the heart valves. this turbulence is usually caused by an abnormality in the structure or function of the heart valves or surrounding tissue. it can also be caused by an abnormal increase in the volume of blood flow through the heart. unspecified cardiac murmurs occur when the cause of the murmur is not known.
What happens during the disease - cardiac murmur, unspecified
Cardiac murmur is a type of heart murmur which is caused by turbulent blood flow within the heart. it is usually caused by an underlying structural abnormality of the heart such as a congenital heart defect, valve disease, or cardiomyopathy. it may also be caused by anemia, fever, or an increase in blood flow to the heart. the turbulent blood flow causes the heart to make an abnormal sound which can be heard with a stethoscope.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Physical examination
- EKG
- Chest X-ray
- Echocardiogram
- Cardiac catheterization
- Electrophysiology study
- Cardiac MRI
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main goal: To reduce the severity of the cardiac murmur and improve overall cardiac health.
- Prescribe medications to reduce the severity of the murmur and improve overall cardiac health
- Refer the patient to a cardiologist for further assessment and treatment
- Encourage the patient to make lifestyle changes to reduce risk factors for heart disease, such as quitting smoking or increasing physical activity
- Recommend a low-salt diet to reduce blood pressure and reduce the risk of heart disease
- Perform regular check-ups to monitor the patient's condition and adjust treatment as needed
- Provide education and support to the patient to help them manage their condition
7 Days of Hospitalization Required
43 Hours Required for Outpatient Treatment
Cardiac murmur, unspecified - Prevention
Cardiac murmur, unspecified can be prevented by following a healthy lifestyle, such as exercising regularly, eating a nutritious diet, maintaining a healthy weight, avoiding smoking and excessive alcohol consumption, controlling cholesterol and blood pressure, and managing stress.