Different Types Of Murmur

The types of murmurs fall under two general categories such as systolic and diastolic. Identifying when the murmur is heard is crucial in determining if it is diagnostic or systolic. Different types of murmurs may indicate different conditions or can be a common difference between adults and children. For example, the venous hum murmur is essentially “blood flow returning from the head and arms through the large veins in the upper chest can be heard. This murmur will commonly disappear if the child’s head is turned to one side or the other” (“Types of Murmurs,” 2015). These murmurs are most commonly found in children and possibly young adults. A technique used to assess whether this murmur can disappear or not is to apply, “gentle pressure …show more content…
Risk factors include being older, male gender, and a family history (“Heart Disease,” n.d.). The highest ethnic race to be affected by cardiovascular disease is African Americans. “According to the American Heart Association, the cardiovascular disease death rate among African Americans is 24 percent higher than for the overall U.S. population” (“Who is Affected,” 2014). Certain cultures and people in many underdeveloped countries do not have adequate access to healthcare. This can put them at risk for delayed treatment and inefficient knowledge that can lower risks associated with cardiovascular disease. The heart has the ability to grow and change over time. How one treats their heart can determine how it will develop over time. Certain lifestyle factors, such as eating a well-balanced diet and exercising, helps to reduce cardiovascular disease later in life. Teaching should be done young and providers should remain active in the overall health and wellness of a …show more content…
This type of condition may come and go on its own and is commonly seen in elderly patients. Patients with Atrial Fibrillation are often put on a blood thinner to reduce the risks of strokes since blood flow is not happening properly. Patients may need electro cardioversion to zap the rhythm back to normal. Medicine may include a calcium channel blocker or a beta-blocker to control the rate. Tachycardia is commonly known as a fast heart rate. A thorough examination of the patient should be done to determine stimulating factors such as caffeine, nicotine, heavy alcohol intake, and anxiety. Performing the Valsava maneuver helps to lower this fast heart rate. A third diagnosis of the cardiovascular system is pericarditis. This involves inflammation of the pericardium. There is sometimes no known cause to this disease, however, possible causes include heart attack, kidney failure, AIDS, cancer, Coumadin, and phenytoin (“What is Pericarditis,” n.d.). Treatment includes reducing inflammation and minimizing