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Clinical Presenation of Congenital Heart Disease in the First Week of Life: Murmurs

This video reviews the presentation of congenital heart disease in the first week of life and focuses on the identification of common neonatal murmurs that are associated with congenital heart disease.

Released:

December 14, 2020

Audience:

Emergency Medical Technicians, Medical Students, Paramedics

Learning Objectives
  • Explain the pathophysiology and mechanics of heart murmurs. 

  • Distinguish between neonatal murmurs that indicate a benign vs. life-threatening condition. 

  • Differentiate between neonatal murmurs caused by duct-dependent vs duct-independent lesions.

Author(s)

Michael Freed, MD 

Senior Associate in Cardiology | Boston Children's Hospital

Citation

Freed M, Baiu I, DelSignore L. Clinical Presentation of Congenital Heart Disease in the First Week of Life: Murmurs. 8/2016. Online video. OPENPediatrics. https://learn.openpediatrics.org/learn/course/internal/view/elearning/3176/clinical-presentation-of-congenital-heart-disease-in-the-first-week-of-life-murmurs.

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