2/6 systolic murmur

What does "2/6 systolic murmur" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.

Explanation

A "2/6 systolic murmur" is a term used by doctors to describe a specific type of heart sound they hear when they listen to your heart with a stethoscope. The "2/6" part means that the sound is relatively quiet, as it's on a scale from 1 to 6, with 6 being the loudest. "Systolic" refers to the phase when the heart is pumping blood out to the body. A "murmur" is an extra or unusual sound heard during a heartbeat.

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