Still's murmur
Still's Murmur
Still's murmur (pronounced: /stɪlz ˈmɜːrmər/) is a type of innocent murmur often heard in pediatric patients. It is named after George Frederic Still, a British pediatrician who first described it.
Etymology
The term "Still's murmur" is derived from the name of the British pediatrician, George Frederic Still, who first described this type of murmur in the late 19th century. The word "murmur" comes from the Latin murmur, meaning a low, continuous sound, often likened to the sound of flowing water.
Definition
Still's murmur is a type of heart murmur that is typically heard in healthy children. It is characterized by a low to medium pitch and is most often heard at the left lower sternal border. The murmur is usually best heard when the child is lying down and may disappear when the child stands up.
Related Terms
- Innocent murmur: A type of heart murmur that is not associated with any form of heart disease.
- Heart murmur: A sound heard during a heartbeat cycle, often due to turbulent blood flow in the heart.
- George Frederic Still: A British pediatrician who first described Still's murmur.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Still's murmur
- Wikipedia's article - Still's murmur
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