Heart Murmurs

**Definition:** Heart sounds caused by vibrations resulting from the flow of blood through the heart. Heart murmurs can be examined by HEART AUSCULTATION, and analyzed by their intensity (6 grades), duration, timing (systolic, diastolic, or continuous), location, transmission, and quality (musical, vibratory, blowing, etc).

**Tree numbers:** - C23.888.447

**Synonyms:** - Cardiac Murmurs