Being told that your child has a heart murmur can be worrying. Many parents immediately fear the worst. The truth is that most heart murmurs in children are harmless and do not affect a child’s health or daily life.
Being told that your child has a heart murmur can be worrying. Many parents immediately fear the worst. The truth is that most heart murmurs in children are harmless and do not affect a child’s health or daily life.
At his pediatric practice, Dr. Mahesh Katre provides gentle evaluation and clear explanations, helping parents understand what a heart murmur means and whether any follow-up is needed.
The goal is always the same – to reassure families while ensuring every child gets the right care.
A heart murmur is an extra sound heard during a heartbeat.
It is picked up when the doctor listens to the chest using a stethoscope.
Not every murmur means a heart problem.
If any of these are present, further checks may be advised.
Care is calm, child-friendly, and thorough.
Parents always leave knowing what the murmur means for their child.
If monitoring is required, parents are clearly guided on follow-up and any precautions, if needed.
Early evaluation provides clarity and peace of mind.
Heart murmurs are very common in childhood.
Most are harmless and improve with time.
What matters most is having a pediatrician who listens carefully, explains clearly, and supports your family calmly.
Yes. Heart murmurs are very common in babies and children. Many are harmless and related to normal blood flow during growth.
No. Most heart murmurs in children are innocent and do not indicate heart disease. Further tests are advised only if needed.
Not always. Many murmurs can be identified as harmless through examination alone. If tests are needed, parents are guided clearly and calmly.
Most children with innocent murmurs can play and exercise normally without restrictions.
Many innocent murmurs fade or disappear as children grow older.
Murmurs can become more noticeable during fever or illness and often settle once the child recovers.
