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The risk of developing a heart murmur nclude:
The risk of developing a heart murmur nclude:
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* Congenital heart defects
* Congenital heart defects
* Endocarditis
* Endocarditis
* Family history of heart defects
* Family history of heart defects
* High blood pressure
* History of rheumatic fever
* History of rheumatic fever
* '''Certain medical conditions,''' including uncontrolled high blood pressure (hypertension), hyperthyroidism, an infection of the lining of the heart (endocarditis), high blood pressure in the lungs (pulmonary hypertension), carcinoid syndrome, hypereosinophilic syndrome, systemic lupus erythematosus, rheumatoid arthritis, a weakened heart muscle or a history of rheumatic fever, can increase your risk of a heart murmur later in life.
* Uncontrolled hypertension, hyperthyroidism, endocarditis, pulmonary hypertension, carcinoid syndrome, hypereosinophilic syndrome, systemic lupus erythematosus, rheumatoid arthritis.
* <br />Factors that increase your baby's risk of developing a heart murmur include:
* During pregnancy uncontrolled diabetes or rubella infection, increases the risk of developing heart defects and a heart murmur in the baby.
** '''Illnesses during pregnancy.''' Having some conditions during pregnancy, such as uncontrolled diabetes or a rubella infection, increases your baby's risk of developing heart defects and a heart murmur.
* Taking certain medications or illegal drugs during pregnancy.  
** '''Taking certain medications or illegal drugs during pregnancy.''' Use of certain medications, alcohol or drugs can harm a developing baby, leading to heart defects.
 
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Revision as of 02:44, 20 September 2020

The risk of developing a heart murmur nclude:

  • Congenital heart defects
  • Endocarditis
  • Family history of heart defects
  • History of rheumatic fever
  • Uncontrolled hypertension, hyperthyroidism, endocarditis, pulmonary hypertension, carcinoid syndrome, hypereosinophilic syndrome, systemic lupus erythematosus, rheumatoid arthritis.
  • During pregnancy uncontrolled diabetes or rubella infection, increases the risk of developing heart defects and a heart murmur in the baby.
  • Taking certain medications or illegal drugs during pregnancy.

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