A heart murmur is
a. A common normal finding
b. Caused by thickening and rigid heart valves, decreasing strength of contractions
c. The cause of chronic atrial fibrillation
d. Of no concern in an older adult
B
A heart murmur is a common but abnormal finding and should be reported to the physician. Chronic atrial fibrillation is a common problem for older adults, but it is different from a heart murmur.
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