Podcast-Innocent Heart Murmurs
Learning Objectives
At the end of this episode, participants should be able to:
- Define an innocent murmur
- List the four major categories of innocent murmurs
- Learn initial workup and when to refer
Intended Audience:
This online course is designed for pediatricians, family physicians, pediatric cardiologists and nurses, as well as other health care providers and managers.
Abstract:
In this episode, Dr. Eyal Ben Isaac interviews pediatric cardiologist Dr. Jonathan Uniat to demystify innocent heart murmurs in children. Dr. Uniat defines innocent murmurs, highlighting their benign nature and how they differ from pathological murmurs. He categorizes the four major types: Still’s murmur, pulmonary flow murmur, venous hum, and supraclavicular or carotid bruit, detailing their typical presentations and auscultation findings. The discussion covers the initial workup for murmurs, including key steps in history taking, physical examination, and when further tests are necessary. Dr. Uniat also provides guidelines on when to refer a patient to a pediatric cardiologist, helping primary care providers make informed decisions. This episode is essential for healthcare professionals looking to enhance their understanding and management of pediatric heart murmurs.
Assessment and Earning CME Credit:
This course in English is not CME-accredited. However, it provides valuable educational content that can enhance your knowledge and skills in the subject matter. To receive CME credit for this course in Armenia, you must take the course in Armenian and complete the post-course quiz. You have three chances to achieve a passing score of 70%. Once you pass the quiz, we will send your information to the Armenian Ministry of Health for credits.
Dr. Jonathan Uniat
Dr. Jonathan Uniat is a pediatric cardiologist and electrophysiologist who is an assistant professor at Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles in California, USA. He completed his medical school training in Loma Linda University School of Medicine and went on to complete residency, fellowship, and advanced electrophysiology fellowship at the Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles. Dr. Uniat has research interests in post-operative arrhythmias and genetic channelopathies.
