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The grading gives a number to the intensity from 1 to 6: [2] [3] The palpable murmur is known as thrill, which can be felt on grade 4 or higher. The murmur is only audible on listening carefully for some time. The murmur is faint but immediately audible on placing the stethoscope on the chest. A loud murmur readily audible but with no thrill. [4]
A medical provider (e.g. doctor) may order tests for further evaluation of a heart murmur. The echocardiogram is a common test used. This is also known as an "echo" or ultrasound of the heart. [1] It shows the heart structures and blood flow through the heart. Further testing is usually done when symptoms that may be of concern are present.
Feline hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is the most common heart disease in domestic cats; [69] [70] [71] the disease process and genetics are believed to be similar to the disease in humans. [72] In Maine Coon cats, HCM has been confirmed as an autosomal dominant inherited trait. [73] Numerous cat breeds have HCM as a problem in the breed. [74]
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The murmur usually does not extend to S1. Early diastolic Left anterior descending artery stenosis This murmur, also known as Dock's murmur, is similar to that of aortic regurgitation and is heard at the left second or third intercostal space. A Coronary artery bypass surgery can eliminate the murmur. Early diastolic Cabot–Locke murmur