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| | Heart Murmurs and Your Child |
 | | Your child's doctor may also note where in the heart the murmur is, what type of noise it's making (for example, whether it's a harsh or blowing sound), where it occurs in the heartbeat cycle, and whether it changes when your child moves to different positions. |
 | | Because of the common misconception that all heart murmurs are serious, it's important for parents to understand which type of murmur their child has and if it needs further evaluation. |
 | | If your child's doctor suspects something other than an innocent heart murmur, he or she will refer your child to a pediatric cardiologist, who may order or perform additional tests such as a chest X-ray, an EKG (an electrocardiogram), or an echocardiogram. |
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