Heart Murmur Information

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February 14, 2013

Between 650,000 to 1.3 million Americans suffer from one of the 15 recognized heart defects, including heart murmurs, according to the American Heart Association. A heart murmur is detected as an abnormal sound on a stethoscope and is caused by a turbulent flow of blood in your heart. It can be harmless, allowing you to live a normal life and remain physically active. However, in some cases, a doctor may recommend that you lose weight to reduce your risk of further complications.

Lisa Nelson RD a registered dietitian has developed a great diet to help reduce cholesterol and blood pressure which can help over come a heart murmur. Over the last 10 years she has perfected her techniques to lower her cholesterol to 161 mg/dl and keep her blood pressure at 110/60 and her diet has helped thousands to the same.

Lowered My Blood Pressure in 4 Weeks to the Delight of Both Myself and My Doctor

“I have lived with high blood pressure for many years and tried so many things to get it down I was coming to the end of my tether. Not being really overweight I still tried everything like exercise and walking every day. As a result I found I had an over active thyroid that could have killed me. I don’t put added salt in my meals and I try to eat healthy. At the start of August this year I was scheduled to have a total hip replacement and was devastated to find that due to my high blood pressure (176/133) I could not be operated on. I had been waiting for years on a list and I really needed help.
This is when I went on the Internet and sent cries of help and thanks to Lisa Nelson RD who was determined to help me I was on my way to recovery.
I realized that I needed to be careful with my food and look out for hidden salts. I cut down on sugar and eliminated things that Lisa had suggested. As a result, and to the sheer delight of both myself and my doctor, I was able to go through with the total hip replacement.( four weeks later)
My blood pressure remained so low (89/40) throughout the procedure and for the next week that I was able to recover quicker.
I have only had my surgery done less than a week ago and am feeling terrific, not only is the wound perfect but I have minimal bruising and am having loads of movement.
I totally recommend anyone having problems with high blood pressure to follow Lisa Nelson RD’s carefully organized plan. You have nothing to lose and everything to gain.
All I can say is thank you so much Lisa, keep up the good work:)”

~ Janet Duff

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All the information you need to know about a Heart Murmur

Heart Murmur admin

November 12, 2012

A heart murmur may be diagnosed by a physician as abnormal or innocent. The latter diagnosis is typical in kids who are in good health. Cases that are not normal are often caused by several conditions. Health care providers can send their patients to a specialist for further evaluation and treatment.

This condition involves a heartbeat that has additional or peculiar sounds. These can range from imperceptible to strong sounds. A general physician may rule them as innocent or abnormal, when he conducts a routine examination on the patient.

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Innocent murmurs typically materialize with healthy kids. There are no symptoms, aside from an odd sounding heartbeat. Women who are pregnant may develop this condition, which results from the extra blood flow that occurs as their child develops.

A congenital defect can cause abnormal murmurs. Oftentimes this is the cause of heart murmur in children. These defects might concern the inner walls or the veins and arteries that carry the blood. Their valves may be too small, or they might not close correctly. Holes in one or both septums may also be the problem. Babies can have several deformities that can be corrected with surgery.

Adults who are diagnosed with murmurs usually have acquired heart valve disease, which is caused by other underlying conditions. They might have suffered a myocardial infarction or an injury that has left scar tissue. A pulmonary disorder or severe high blood pressure might also be a cause. Hypothyroidism, stenosis, anemia, Rheumatic fever, or an infection might also be the source of the murmur.

Once a physician diagnoses a heart murmur, he will send his patient to a specialist who will evaluate and treat the case. Patients may receive an echocardiography, chest X-ray, or EKG. Depending on the severity of the condition, the patient may have to undergo surgery, take medications, and alter their lifestyles. Innocent murmurs are not caused by underlying diseases, and therefore do not need any treatment.