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Heart Murmurs , Definition
A heart murmur is an abnormal, extra sound during the heartbeat cycle made by blood moving through the heart and its valves. It is detecte… Heart Murmur , Heart Murmur
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Beaufort West, South Africa
Paphos, Cyprus
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