The medical history (history of the patient) represents an important component in the diagnosis of heart murmurs.
Family history
- Is there any history of heart disease in your family?
Social history
- Is there any evidence of psychosocial stress or strain due to your family situation?
Current medical history/systemic history (somatic and psychological complaints).
- Have you noticed any cardiac stuttering?
- Have you noticed any general symptoms such as fatigue, lack of performance, or shortness of breath* on exertion?
- Do you feel dizzy?
- Have you ever fainted?*
- Does your child have a drinking weakness?* (question for parents).
- Have you noticed a purplish to bluish discoloration of the skin, mucous membranes, lips, and fingernails?
- How long have these changes been present?
Vegetative anamnesis including nutritional anamnesis.
- Do you get enough exercise every day? How many floors can you climb stairs without shortness of breath?
Self anamnesis incl. medication anamnesis
- Pre-existing conditions (heart disease)
- Operations
- Allergies
- Medication history
* If this question has been answered with “Yes”, an immediate visit to the doctor is required! (Information without guarantee)