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Heart Murmur Related Treatment

Your child does not need any treatment just for a heart murmur.

Most heart murmurs in children do not mean there’s a problem. They will go away on their own as the child gets older.

If your child’s heart murmur is from a structural heart problem, like ventricular septal defect, or some other health problem, like anemia, your child may need treatment for that condition.

Who Treats This at Seattle Children's?

Should your child see a doctor?

Find out by selecting your child’s symptom or health condition in the list below:

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Winter 2010: Good Growing Newsletter

In This Issue

  • Watch computer use
  • Getting enough vitamin D?
  • Support your babysitter
  • Is it a cold or the flu?

Download Winter 2010 (PDF)

Videos

Blythe Thomson Discusses Study Outcomes for ALL (Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia) 00:03:12Expand
3.1.10

Blythe Thomson, MD, pediatric oncologist, discusses findings from a Seattle Children’s study that looked at outcomes for youth who participated in a clinical trial for ALL (acute lymphoblastic leukemia), compared with those who did not participate in trials. For more information, please see the associated press release.

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Positional Plagiocephaly (Flat Head Syndrome) and Developmental DelayExpand
2.14.10

Matt Speltz, PhD, discusses study findings about how positional plagiocephaly (flat head syndrome) in young babies may be associated with some level of developmental delay, and provides helpful information for parents.

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New Research: Menus with Calorie Information Lead to Better Food Choices for ChildrenExpand
1.24.10

Dr. Pooja Tandon discusses study findings about how nutritional menu labeling in fast-food restaurants helps parents to make healthier meal choices for young children. Food selection tips are also provided.

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