Patient's question:
The doctor said my child has a heart murmur and needs an echocardiogram. Can you explain if there are other situations besides illness for a heart murmur? What kind of help do I need: What is the reason for the small indentation on my child's chest?Doctor's answer:
Based on the description, it is likely that the child's heart murmur is caused by congenital heart disease, with ventricular septal defect being the most common type. For your situation, only a thorough examination through echocardiography can reveal the condition of the heart, and it is recommended to improve the echocardiography examination as soon as possible. Additionally, if there is a depression in the chest area, it should be noted whether there is a possibility of chest bone deformity. It is advised to go to the hospital for examination.