I had a heart murmur when I was a baby, what are the chances it will come back again?

Question

There is a history of heart conditions in my family

Answer 1

You stated that you have a history of heart problems within your family, that could mean disaster. You have to take important steps for heart care. Heart murmurs normally isn't something that goes away and comes back. Once the hole in your heart closes by itself, or through surgery, thats it. But in rare cases such as your self there is a chance it can lead to a problem

Answer 2

This is common, especially when you're new born. The "hole in your heart" that is there (between the atria) as a result of your blood circulation while attached to your mom via the placenta, usually closes on it's own after several minutes of being born. Sometimes infants or children have to have an operation to repair this because it didn't close properly. As you are older now, if you would develop a murmur, then it would be the result of some leaking heart valves. But back to your question. I feel that it would be highly unlikely that you would develop that same problem. I wish you the best of luck.

Answer 3

Depends on what caused the heart murmur. If it is gone, it could have been some undeveloped chambers in your heart that are now fully developed. If your family has a history of heart disease, I would get a good cardiologist and have him check you completely. You didn't say how old you are, but if you are over 40, you really should watch your diet, get exercise and keep regular appointments with your doctor. Chances are, you could live to be a very old age. Plus, if there are any issues, your doctor will be aware of them and act accordingly.

Answer 4

it shouldnt ever come back,,,

it does depend on what type of murmer it was,

the most common murmur for a baby to have is a petent ductus arterious (spell check please anyone!!) more commonly known as a PDA

this is where a valve in the heart is open, all babies are born with the valve open but 99% of the time it closes within a few days,,

a few babies doesnt though, this is especially common in premature babies, i know as my little girl was born 11 weeks early 7 months ago and hers at present is still open!!

the PDA causes problems during the normal problems of prematurity, and can lead to difficulty feeding and breathing, but once the baby is well and healty it doesnt become a problem till about 7 - 8 years old,,

doctors normally try to close this firstly with medicin and if no success wioth that then surgery,,

the surgery is very minor but once it has closed it NEVER re opens!!

and therefore will not cause any more problems or anymore cause for concern,,,


if its is not as above, which is highly possible, considering i know very little of anything medical, and only know about this as its directly affected me in my life!
or you are still worried, then either call the NHS direct or make an appointment with your gp and discuss your concerns with him / her,,

they should be able to tell you of the chances (if any) of reacurrence, and what you can do to avoid this and any steps you should take if this does reacurr, and also the sighns to look out for,,,

i hope this answer has been of some help, and i hope you find what your looking for,,
mike

Answer 5

Dear kitten

Really frightening responses you received, if I'm in your position I will not lessen to most of them.
----------------------
A murmur is not a disease but a symptom, which result from high jet of blood against the chambers of the heart or the blood vessels.
--------------------------
The most common heart murmur is the innocent one or harm full one. which is common among babies or those with fever, because of high heart rate compared to adults with low heart rate.
------------------------
If you have a heart defect and you are healthy and active then this is probably a mild one.
----------------------
You need to see you cardiologist to decide about the persistence of the murmur.
-------------------
All the best to you.

Answer 6

in newborns this is common and usually it {whole] closes up leaving no murmur . have you seen Dr and have him listen to your heart to see if he hears a heart murmur?

Answer 7

once gone, it doesn't usually come back.