Re: INFANT HEART MURMUR

Posted By STEVE on May 31, 1999 at 15:15:22
MY 2 MONTH OLD WAS DIAGNOSED WITH A HEART MURMUR BY OUR PEDIATRICIAN.  WE HAVE AN APPOINTMENT WITH A PEDIATRIC CARDIOLOGIST AT THE END OF JUNE.  WHY DIDN'T ANYONE NOTICE THE MURMUR AT BIRTH OR AT HER ONE MONTH APPOINTMENT?   IS WAITING 1 MONTH TO SEE THE CARDIOLOGIST DANGEROUS?  WE ARE FLYING ON AN AIRPLANE BEFORE THE APPOINTMENT AND I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF THIS IS DANGEROUS AS WELL.  THANK YOU

[CCF CARDIO MD DLB]

Posted By CCF CARDIO MD - DLB on May 31, 1999 at 20:32:33
Dear Steve
Murmurs are often difficult to hear in newborns and infants. The situation you describe is not uncommon. A visit to the pediatric cardiologist is appropriate. The timing depends on how the baby is doing - if the baby is sick or having trouble growing, I would not wait, but if the child appears healthy, it is probably OK to wait. I would not recommend a flight unless absolutely necessary until the issue is resolved.
I hope this has been useful. Feel free to write back with further questions. Good luck.
Information provided here is of a general nature.  Specific diagnoses and treatments can only be made by your doctor.  If you would like to be seen at the Cleveland Clinic, please call 1-800-CCF-CARE for an appointment with a cardiologist at Desk F15.












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