Show Notes
That murmur you just heard, was it a harmless flow murmur or a sign of significant heart disease? Not sure, well you're in luck because in this episode we tackle one of the most common (and sometimes anxiety-inducing!) findings on an exam: a heart murmur. Listen on as Nim break's down the clues that help distinguish innocent from pathological murmurs, with practical pearls you'll actually use on the wards and in clinic. Send us your feedback here! Follow us on Instagram @spoonful....
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