Heart Murmur: Patient Education from University of Colorado Hospital

Living With a Heart Murmur

Many heart murmurs are harmless. However, it is important to monitor your heart regularly and maintaining a healthy lifestyle that includes:

• Exercising regularly
• Following a balanced and healthy diet (controlling fat and cholesterol intake)
• Not smoking
• Maintaining a healthy weight
• Avoiding stress

Getting a Second Opinion about Heart Murmurs

The doctors and staff at the University of Colorado Hospital Cardiac & Vascular Center are happy to provide second opinions for people who have been diagnosed with a Heart Murmur.

Heart Murmur Support Groups

Mended Hearts
National support group for patients, families and friends with heart disease.