In the 'Symptoms - Cardiovascular' section of our in-depth questionnaire we ask the following question about heart murmur:
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Have you been told that you have a heart murmur?
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...indicates |
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"Don't know" |
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"I was tested, but no murmur was detected" |
Absence of heart murmur |
A symptom |
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"Detectable, but minor" |
Mild heart murmur |
A symptom |
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"Easily detected" |
Moderate heart murmur |
A symptom |
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"Serious / pronounced" |
Serious heart murmur |
A symptom |
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Your answer will affect the likelihoods of the conditions below.
Any answers in green reduce the likelihood of the condition.
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Carcinoid Cancer |
The heart murmur seen in carcinoid syndrome is thought to occur secondary to high serotonin levels affecting the tricuspid valve and causing significant valvular insufficiency. |
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GLOSSARY
Serotonin
A phenolic amine neurotransmitter (C10H12N2O) that is a powerful vasoconstrictor and is found especially in the brain, blood serum and gastric membranes of mammals. Considered essential for relaxation, sleep, and concentration.
Syndrome
A medical condition characterized by a collection of related symptoms (what the patient feels) and signs (what a doctor can observe or measure).
Last updated: May 10, 2007
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