No obvious murmur

What does "No obvious 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 obvious murmur" is a term used in medicine to describe the sound of a person's heartbeat. When a doctor listens to your heart with a stethoscope, they're listening for any unusual sounds. A heart murmur is an extra or unusual sound heard during a heartbeat. So, if a doctor says there is "no obvious murmur," it means they didn't hear any unusual sounds when listening to your heart.

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