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Are Heart Murmurs Hereditary?

My mother has a heart mumur since forever. And my hearts skips beats for a few seconds at a time once in a while. Should i be worried? Is it possible that i may have one too?
Fri, 18 Dec 2009
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to know for sure about your own have a Dr. check it...I was told mine was hereditary,I've had it since birth,but my heart is very healthy,although I do have bad arteries.

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Are Heart Murmurs Hereditary?

to know for sure about your own have a Dr. check it...I was told mine was hereditary,I ve had it since birth,but my heart is very healthy,although I do have bad arteries.