O sopro num coração normal

• Author(s): Martins, P ; Dinis, A ; Canha, J ; Ramalheira, G ; Castela, E
• Date: 2008
• Persistent ID: http://hdl.handle.net/10400.4/1367
• Origin: Repositório do Centro Hospitalar e Universitário de Coimbra
• Subject(s): Sopro Cardíaco; Criança
• Document Type: Article
• Language: Portuguese

Description

Innocent heart murmur is a frequent auscultatory finding in children. The diagnosis is essentially clinical, without need for further investigation. However, excluding heart disease can be a difficult task. This review article describes some features of medical history and physical examination that help in this differentiation. The role of diagnostic tests is also examined.