If your doctor told you that you have a heart murmur, you’re probably wondering what that means. Is my health in danger? Will I always have a heart murmur? Do I need surgery? The good news is that ...

Premature ventricular contraction (PVC) is a type of abnormal heartbeat, or arrhythmia. It happens when the heartbeat begins in the lower, rather than the upper, heart chambers. This creates an ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: What’s the difference between atrial fibrillation and premature ventricular contractions, aka PVCs (extra heartbeats)? -- M. ANSWER: Both AFib and PVCs are rhythm disturbances of the ...

A heart murmur is an extra sound that can occur between heartbeats as blood moves through the heart. In babies, it is usually not a cause for concern. Sometimes, however, it can indicate an underlying ...

Heart murmurs are often harmless, especially in children, but some can indicate serious issues. Doctors assess murmurs by their timing, sound, and radiation. If a murmur is concerning or accompanied ...

Medically reviewed by Christopher Lee, MDMedically reviewed by Christopher Lee, MD A Still’s murmur is an abnormal heartbeat ...