Heart Murmurs

Expert Heart Murmur Evaluation at Premium Healthcare

At Premium Healthcare, we offer comprehensive cardiovascular evaluations to determine the nature and cause of heart murmurs. We serve patients across Miami-Dade with expert, bilingual care in English and Spanish.

1. Detailed Cardiac History and Physical Exam

We begin with a full review of your medical history, family background, and any existing symptoms. Our providers carefully assess the characteristics of the murmur, including:

• Timing (systolic or diastolic)

• Pitch and duration

• Location on the chest

• Radiation to other areas like the neck or back

This helps determine whether the murmur is likely benign or if further testing is required.

2. Non-Invasive Cardiac Testing

We use advanced diagnostic tools to confirm the cause and assess heart function:

• Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound): The gold standard for evaluating heart murmurs, it provides real-time images of heart structures and blood flow.

• Electrocardiogram (ECG): Records the electrical activity of your heart to detect rhythm abnormalities.

• Chest X-ray: May reveal an enlarged heart or fluid in the lungs.

• Referral for cardiac MRI or CT (as needed): For detailed imaging in complex cases.

These tests help us detect valve disease, congenital heart abnormalities, or other issues that may require treatment.

3. Personalized Treatment Options

Treatment depends entirely on the underlying cause of the murmur:

• No treatment is needed for innocent murmurs; we simply monitor with periodic check-ups.

• Medication may be prescribed for conditions like high blood pressure, heart failure, or valve disease.

• Antibiotic prophylaxis may be recommended before certain procedures if you have a heart valve problem.

• Surgical or catheter-based valve repair or replacement may be necessary in severe valve disorders.

Our goal is to provide the least invasive and most effective care, with ongoing monitoring to ensure your heart remains healthy.