Heart murmurs can sometimes be harmless, or they might need to be addressed if they're caused by a heart condition. Here's what you need to know.

Heart murmurs are often harmless, especially in children, but some can indicate serious issues. Doctors assess murmurs by their timing, sound, and radiation. If a murmur is concerning or accompanied ...

Heart murmurs are vibrations caused by abnormal blood flow, graded on a scale of one to six. Causes range from congenital defects and anemia to dental disease, inflammation, cardiomyopathy, and ...