Description

A heart murmur is an unusual sound heard during a heartbeat, often caused by turbulent blood flow within the heart. While some murmurs are harmless, others may indicate underlying heart conditions that require further evaluation.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters should be aware that patients may describe heart murmurs using terms like 'soplo' or 'ruido cardíaco', but 'soplo cardíaco' is the preferred clinical term. It's important to maintain a formal tone and avoid colloquial expressions when discussing this condition.

Example Sentences

EN: The doctor detected a heart murmur during the examination.

ES: El médico detectó un soplo cardíaco durante el examen.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing 'soplo cardíaco' with 'ruido cardíaco'; misinterpreting the severity of the murmur; using informal language when discussing clinical findings.