title: Pediatric heart murmurs: evaluation and management in primary care.
abstract: The ability of the NP to discern pediatric heart murmurs is critical for accurate assessment of etiology, appropriate diagnostic testing, and prudent referral when indicated. This review includes an overview of cardiac assessment, distinguishing features of innocent and pathologic murmurs, differential diagnosis of murmurs, and current referral recommendations.
authors.affiliation: Primary care practice in Laurel, MD, USA.
authors.forename: Lauren
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Wierwille
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D004509:Education, Nursing, Continuing; D006337:Heart Murmurs / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D009722:Nurse Practitioners; D011320:Primary Health Care; D012017:Referral and Consultation