No murmur

What does "No 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

"No murmur" in a medical context refers to the absence of unusual sounds when a doctor listens to your heart. Normally, the heart makes a specific "lub-dub" sound as it beats. If there are extra or unusual sounds, like a whooshing or swishing, it's called a murmur. So, "no murmur" means the heart sounds normal and there are no extra sounds.

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