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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:

Winter 2012: Good Growing Newsletter

In This Issue

  • Recognizing Mental Health “Action Signs” in Children
  • Do You Have a “Bail-Out” Phrase?
  • More New Guidelines for Infant Sleep Safety

Download Winter 2012 (PDF)