Heart Murmur Center - Independence, MO
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Heart MurmurWhat is a heart murmur?A heart murmur is a continuous sound that is audible with a common stethoscope, produced when blood passes through particular areas of the heart. The heart has four chambers, two atria ... Other Related Heart Murmur ArticlesEmergency Contact for Independence
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