Heart Murmur Prevention
Is it possible to prevent Heart Murmur? Read what the medical community suggests for prevention methods in the condition center at ThirdAge.com.
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How to Prevent Heart Murmur
Preventing benign heart murmurs are unnecessary. To help reduce your risk of developing an abnormal heart murmur:
- Get prompt testing and treatment for Strep Throat to prevent rheumatic fever.
- Reduce your risk of atherosclerosis to help prevent valvular heart disease in the distant future. To do this:
- Eat a low fat diet.
- Get regular exercise.
- Monitor blood pressure.
If you have valvular heart disease, even if you have no symptoms, you may be at risk for endocarditis. It may be necessary to take antibiotics before and after any medical or dental procedure that could allow bacteria to enter your blood stream. Also, never use intravenous drugs.
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