Systolic heart murmur
Systolic Heart Murmur
A Systolic Heart Murmur (pronunciation: sis-TOL-ik hart mur-mur) is a specific type of heart murmur that occurs during the systolic phase of the cardiac cycle.
Etymology
The term "systolic" is derived from the Greek word "systole" meaning "a drawing together or a contraction". The term "murmur" comes from the Latin "murmurare" meaning "to murmur or mutter".
Definition
A Systolic Heart Murmur is characterized by an abnormal sound heard when listening to the heart with a stethoscope during the time when the heart is contracting and pumping blood. This is different from a diastolic heart murmur, which occurs when the heart is in the relaxation phase.
Causes
Systolic Heart Murmurs can be caused by a variety of conditions, including heart valve disease, congenital heart defects, and cardiomyopathy. They can also occur in healthy hearts, in which case they are referred to as innocent heart murmurs.
Related Terms
- Heart Murmur
- Diastolic Heart Murmur
- Innocent Heart Murmur
- Heart Valve Disease
- Congenital Heart Defects
- Cardiomyopathy
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Systolic heart murmur
- Wikipedia's article - Systolic heart murmur
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