innocent murmer Flashcards

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task

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hx

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-weight gain
-sob, recurrent infections
-Activity breathlessness
-BINDS
-PMH, FAMILYHX

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explanation

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-cardiacc murmers in young children very common
-in ideal conditions over 50percent 4yr children will have soft murmer

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examination

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-weight
-cyanosis, pallor
MURMER
-soft, no radiation, no palpable thrill
-varies with posture and respirartion
-no diastolic component

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explanation

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-most likely to be an innocent murmur, as is child is active good weight gain
-no investigation warranted
-ct to review the child until murmer disappears until 5-7 years
-if parent not happy>paeditrician>cardiologist>echo

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