Functional Murmur

Author: owner     Published: 1 year ago 2 Replies

What is a functional murmur?

How can you differentiate between an organic murmur and a functional murmur?

Functional murmurs are short, early systolic or midsystolic murmurs of grade 2/6 or less that are well-localized to the area of the left sternal border and diminish in intensity when the patient stands, sits up, or strains during the Valsalva maneuver.

Not loud, short duration, disappear with cahnge in body position,no pathological abnormality of heart
eg prominent in fever anxiety anemia infections
 pulmonary and aortic ejection systolic murmur in hyperdynamic states
ejection sys murmur in asd

organic murmur indicates pathological abnormality causing heart murmur
it is loud,long duration,noise constant doesnot change with body position,diastolic filling murmurs,mitral or tricuspid stenosis ,atrial myxoma
eg narrow valve,leaking valve

MUHAMMAD BILAL AMJAD, 1 year ago

Functional murmurs are always systolic and never associated with a thrill. They can be heard in physiological states such as pregnancy.

Dr. Ahmed Farhan, 1 year ago

Login to Reply

Money Back Guarantee
We return Money in 24 Hours

Secure online payment
We possess SSL / Secure Certificate

12/7 customer support
Well-trained & Supportive team

PMDC Verified Doctors
Authentic & updated information

emedz.net

Book Online and In-clinic appointment with your doctor. Consult via Video chat and get a prescription. Ask any question in the "Forum" section and get a detailed answer. Discuss your health issues.

Connect with us

Copyright @ 2024 - All Rights Reserved Reproduction of material from any pages without permission is strictly prohibited.