See Also
1. Pediatric Murmur
Epidemiology
1. Ages affected: 2 weeks to 6 months of age
Signs
1. Characteristics
  1. Intensity: Grade II-III of VI murmur
  2. Mid-systolic, medium frequency murmur
2. Heard best at Left upper sternal border
  1. Radiates to both axilla
3. Sounds like breath sounds
  1. Briefly occlude nares
4. Provocative conditions
5. High output states
6. Fever
7. Anemia
Differential Diagnosis
1. Pulmonic Stenosis
2. Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD)
3. Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA)
4. Pathologic PPS
Course
1. Innocent murmur

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