What is Heart Murmur?
A heart murmur is an extra or unusual sound heard during a heartbeat as a result of abnormal blood flow. Murmurs can be classified by seven different characteristics: timing, shape, location, radiation, intensity, pitch and quality.
Who has Heart Murmur at PatientsLikeMe?
- 147 patients have this condition
- 3 New patients joined this month
- 10 say Heart Murmur is their primary condition
| <20 | 20-29 | 30-39 | 40-49 | 50-59 | 60-69 | 70+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Age | ||||||
| Gender | |
| 85% | Females |
|---|---|
| 15% | Males |
| Age at first symptom | # of patients | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| 0-19 yrs | 34 | |
| 20-29 yrs | 4 | |
| 30-39 yrs | 5 | |
| 40-49 yrs | 3 | |
| 50-59 yrs | 0 | |
| 60-69 yrs | 1 | |
| 70+ yrs | 0 |
| Diagnosis status | # of patients | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| Diagnosed | 97 | |
| Not Officially Diagnosed | 6 |
These charts show data from Heart Murmur patients who have completed their condition history