My 84 year old mother has had this diagnosed recently. Up until now, she has been a very healthy and vigarous person, is this normal, or is there any need for concern???
2006-08-09 11:10:16 · 10 answers · asked by SUPER-GLITCH 6 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Heart Diseases
Everyone will claim that the heart has a bom-boom-bo-boom rythm of 2 beats, but this is not so. It is actually a 4 beat rythm.
Blood enter the heart into one of 2 chambers, Blood enters the right atrium so that swells up (beat 1), and the left atrium squeezes shut to pump the blood through the Aortic valve into the Aorta to go round the body (Beat 2). The blood then comes into the Left Atrium to swell it up (beat 3), and the right atrium squeezes out (beat 4). It should beat to a steady 123412341234 all the time.
A heart murmer means that the 2 halves are slightly out of rythm, so the rythm is only 3 beats long, and seems to skip a beat. This can result in an electric shock, or just that the heart has gained a beat or skipped a beat. This should not produce major difficulties, and may not affect the persons life.
Alchohol, smoking and excess caffeine are some of the other possible causes.
2006-08-09 11:40:04 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
At 84 not surprising at all.
Everyones heart can murmer, it is most common if overweight or very unfit.
In an 84 year old it is a small problem, but one that needs to be aware of.
Stay healthy, everything should be fine
2006-08-09 11:17:32 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A heart murmer is usually nothing serious and lots of different problems can count as a heart murmer. I have it and it's not a problem at all. If your mother has been diagnosed with a heart murmer then she'll probably be going to see a cardiologist soon anyway and will (probably) have annual checkups. Don't worry yourself about it.
Becky, did you have to have that disgusting crap that's supposed to taste of bananas when you went to the dentist? It's soooooo gross. They should give us our antibiotics in tablet form.
2006-08-09 11:25:05 · answer #3 · answered by quierounvaquero 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had a heart murmur when I was 4. I'm 26 now and I'm still around. I think it's something to do with the beat of your heart changing. I'm not quite sure. Your GP will be able to tell you or else try googling it.
2006-08-09 11:25:41 · answer #4 · answered by bumblebee 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The key is how well your mother is feeling and if she is able to be as active as before. Some murmurs are a sign of a problem and require surgery to fix, while others cause no problems at all.
2006-08-09 16:54:22 · answer #5 · answered by petlover 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ive lived with a heart murmur for years now. You have to get antibotics before you have ANY dental work, the dentist gives them you and its usually a powder that you mix with water. and colds and flu and other viruses can upset the heart too but apart from that you can carry on as normal.
2006-08-09 11:20:44 · answer #6 · answered by beckywecky 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi
It depends whch valve is involved and how long she has had it. See a medic for a full assessment - she will possibly be offered a echo to assess the level of compromise.
Given that she is 84 I would not worry too much!
Ian
2006-08-09 11:16:55 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
she has probly had this all her life and she's got to 84 so i would not be to distressed,follow what the gp says they are common really,
2006-08-09 22:30:45 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-08-09 15:10:51 · answer #9 · answered by gangadharan nair 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
IF you are concerned, get her to the doctor.. dont take chances.. better to get the lady checked.......
2006-08-09 11:16:01 · answer #10 · answered by paulrb8 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋