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Reasons of Murmur
Conditions resulting in a murmur
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Conditions resulting in a murmur | -Velocity of blood increases (flow murmur) (e.g., in exercise, thyrotoxicosis) -Viscosity of blood decreases (e.g., in anemia) -Structural defects in the valves (narrowed valve, incompetent valve) or unusual openings occur in the chambers. |
| velocity of blood increases (flow murmur) | in exercise, thyrotoxicosis (excessive concentration of thyroid hormone) |
| viscosity of blood decrease | e.g., anemia |
| structural defects in the valves | narrowd valve, incompetent valve |
| unusual openings occur in the chambers | dialted chamber, wall defect |