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    Jefferson's Minor leads Dragons to title  Jan 6, 2009
    What makes Minor's play all the more impressive is that he has a heart murmur, which can substantially impact the pace at which he competes, although DuBose said it's never been an issue. "It's never been a problem in basketball," said DuBose. (Athens Banner-Herald)

    Extra Effort: Bangor senior happy to help others  Dec 16, 2008
    Her own medical challenges a heart murmur and a blood disease inspired her to make the career choice. Grandall takes a break from her own studies each day when she tutors second-graders at Bangor Elementary School. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)

    Household items would help family settle in  Dec 7, 2008
    Not long ago, doctors discovered that her daughter has a heart murmur. She had a seizure, and when she was rushed to the emergency room, that's when her condition was discovered. (Honolulu Advertiser)

    The doctor will see all of you now  Nov 30, 2008
    Walter Kelly, 89, began seeing Lindsey five years ago after he got a pacemaker for his heart murmur. "I was mostly curious," he said. (Boston Globe)

    Horse neglect, one found dead  Nov 22, 2008
    He said Yiyo was thin because of cancer and one of the other horses was underweight because of a heart murmur. A post-mortem exam of Yiyo showed no signs of cancer. (Pet-Abuse.com)

    Dragons thump Coosa to reach second round  Nov 15, 2008
    It turned out Minor was sloppy for good reason: When he overexerts himself running the football, his heart murmur acts up, making him dizzy and causing him to misfire on plays he would ordinarily make. "I was thinking, 'This is not going to happen,' " Minor said. (Athens Banner-Herald)

    Nation: Peace Corps markets service to retirees  Oct 19, 2008
    A 62-year-old St. Louis volunteer working in China was forced to come home after she was diagnosed with a heart murmur. A 53-year-old volunteer in Bolivia returned to the United States after he was diagnosed with cancer. (San Diego Union-Tribune)

    Scarlett, the World-Famous Brave Mother Cat Who Survived a Fire and Saved Her Kittens, Passes Away  Oct 17, 2008
    Scarlett, who required ongoing care as a result of her injuries, and who was diagnosed with a heart murmur during her recovery at the Animal League Veterinary Medical Center, became a Sponsor Pet, and the symbol of all the real and wonderful pets in the Animal League's care. She was the guest of honor at the Animal League's Christmas Tree Lighting and was a surprise for a little boy whose birthday wish was to meet her. (PR Newswire)

    Motherseeks answers about daughter's death  Oct 8, 2008
    After the second visit, the doctor had told Julie Young that Kieana had a heart murmur, Young said. It was the first time she d heard about it, Young said. (Racine Journal Times, WI)

    Young players catch Spurrier's eye  Sep 25, 2008
    - Left tackle returned to practice Wednesday after being taken to the hospital Tuesday with a heart murmur. King is expected to play Saturday. (GamecockInsider.com)

    U.S. government sued in baby's death  Sep 10, 2008
    The boy's doctor soon discovered he had a heart murmur and placed him on an oxygen-enriched breathing mixture, the lawsuit said. Hospital officials requested and received approval from U.S. Customs officials for an emergency visa waiver for Futi to accompany her son and a nurse to Honolulu to seek urgent medical care for the infant, according to the lawsuit. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)

    Remembering a life through her daughter's eyes  Sep 5, 2008
    That doctor eventually recommended she see a cardiologist the rheumatic fever had left her with a heart murmur and while we waited together for her to have an EKG, she turned to me and asked, "Do you think I should show this to the doctor?". She held her index finger on the side of her left breast, and when I put my finger next to hers I felt a lump the size of an egg. (Daily Triplicate)

    Rage Against The Machine And Thousands of Protesters Rock the DNC ... Peacefully  Aug 28, 2008
    "I'm wearing a flak jacket because I'm allergic to tasers," he said, showing off his body armor and explaining that with his heart murmur, a blast of the taser could cause him to go into cardiac arrest. Flowers, a homeless advocate, said he hitchhiked eight days from Portland, Oregon, to take part in the protest and hoped that the Obama campaign which he had written a letter to three weeks prior would listen to the veterans' demands when they made their way to the Pepsi Center. (VHI.com -- Music News)

    Take Me Home  Jul 29, 2008
    Because she has a heart murmur, she needs a quiet home without small children. But she is a friendly gal who likes other cats, as long as they are friendly, too. (OregonLive, OR -- Living)

    Bama's Dome return unlikely  Jul 17, 2008
    Knight s health status cannot be completely revealed because of privacy laws but it has been reported that he had surgery in 2006 in an effort to correct a heart murmur. Now comes word that Knight will try to leave Alabama and play at a lower division. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)

    LB Knight seeks transfer  Jul 16, 2008
    Later, a heart murmur caused by two small holes in Knight's heart was discovered, leading to corrective surgery that allowed Knight to play in 2007. "He did reach out to us, but it isn't going to happen for him here," Nichols said. (Alabama Sports -- Rivals.com)

    Sam Maresh tackles adversity  Jun 11, 2008
    "Sammy graduated on Sunday, the 1st of June, and on Monday he was ready for his first workout with the (Gopher) football team and of course they don't let you work out until you pass your physical, so as he went in for his pre-screening physical... he had a heart murmur", Stated Sam's Dad as he opened a very emotional Press Conference which was held at Champlin Park High early this afternoon. Sam Maresh is a top recruit for the Minnesota Gophers football team and it looks like his play will be... (Minnesota Sports -- Rivals.com)

    More of this story  May 11, 2008
    Chloe has a heart murmur for which she is being treated with medication, a Grade 2 brain bleed which is not worsening and had a lung issue which has been solved. Cara is having a hard time right now, Candyce said. (Searcy Daily Citizen, AR)

    After Death Experiences  Mar 23, 2008
    Gerard suffered from a heart murmur from beinginterned and later, at the age of nine, was diagnosed with Blackwater Fever, a form of malignant malaria from which very few recovered. In 1991 Sybers was also diagnosed with a malignant melanoma on his head which was successfully removed but he was given only six months to live. (Suite101.com)

    Sabres' Numminen has exam, hopes to return  Mar 19, 2008
    The Finnish player has had a heart murmur since childhood. He was diagnosed with a dilated aorta in March 2004, when he was playing for the , and missed five games before he was cleared to play. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NHL)

    Numminen rejoins Sabres to see if he can play  Mar 19, 2008
    The Finnish player has had a heart murmur since childhood and was diagnosed with a dilated aorta in March 2004, when he was playing for the. Numminen missed five games because of the condition before he was cleared to play. (ESPN -- NHL)

    Mother pleads for answers  Mar 19, 2008
    Alexander has since been diagnosed with a heart murmur. In other evidence to the inquiry, the director of Medical Services at Orange hospital, emergency doctor Louis Christie, said the Health Department spent about $2. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)

    Tackling Ticks & Lyme Disease, Romaine Pushes For $$ For 4-Poster Program  Feb 28, 2008
    And although flu-like symptoms are the most common, the Empire State Lyme Disease Association lists a host of others that may pop up at any stage of the infection, among them facial paralysis, heart murmur, disorientation and obsessive compulsive disorder. In the "Tick Management Handbook," considered an authoritative source by officials dealing with this problem, Connecticut entomologist Dr. Kirby Stafford writes that there are about 865 tick species worldwide, 80 of which have appeared in the... (Suffolk Life Newspapers, NY)

    Health Insurers Address Issue  Feb 27, 2008
    4 million, mostly in punitive damages, to a hairdresser whose medical coverage was canceled by Inc. The insurer, which acted while the woman was undergoing treatment for breast cancer, claimed that she had falsified information about her weight and failed to mention a heart murmur. The judge ruled that Health Net's conduct was "reprehensible" and unlawful. (Wall Street Journal)

    • Seniors weigh in on young McCain  Feb 24, 2008
    "I had no symptoms. I was great. But I had a heart murmur nobody knew about and I had to have a new valve put in . . . ," he says. "The body just can't take it. I like McCain, I really do. But I am concerned about his age.". (Q13.com, WA)

    Roy Scheider, of 'Jaws' fame, dies at 75  Feb 12, 2008
    Except for a slight heart murmur, he was pronounced cured at 17. He acquired the distinctive shape of his nose in an amateur boxing match. (FOX 11, AZ)

    'Bama LB treated at hospital  Jan 30, 2008
    Knight, a converted receiver, underwent surgery in February 2007 for a heart murmur. He was back on the practice field in April. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)

    Keeping New Year's promises  Jan 1, 2008
    Once 259 pounds, she vowed to lose weight when a doctor told her she had a heart murmur in October 2006 ... "Even a half a pound a week, if consistent, is a good weight loss."Teresa Alvarado, 50, of Fresno vowed to lose weight when a doctor told her she had a heart murmur in October 2006. (Fresno Bee -- Local)

    Singer Lily Allen expecting baby  Dec 20, 2007
    Allen was diagnosed with a heart murmur earlier this year ... Last month the London-born performer revealed she had been diagnosed with a heart murmur earlier in the year. (BBC News -- Entertainment)

    Lily Allen expecting  Dec 20, 2007
    Lily recently revealed she has a heart murmur, which is the reason behind her astonishing weight loss in recent months. She said: "I found out I had a heart murmur about three months ago during a routine check-up. It was really scary.". (AZCentral -- Entertainment)

    Tri-Point students form Gunner’s Gang to raise funds for infant’s needs  Dec 15, 2007
    Gunner Cox was born July 19, with a heart murmur, breathing difficulties, Down syndrome, and Hirschsprung's disease. He has been hospitalized since his birth. (Pontiac Daily Leader, IL)

    Lily Allen discovers heart murmur  Nov 28, 2007
    Singer Lily Allen has revealed that she has been diagnosed with a heart murmur ... A heart murmur is often harmless but can also indicate a hole in the heart or a heart valve problem. (BBC News -- Entertainment)

    Baby robot that can walk, talk and feel  Nov 27, 2007
    Lily Allen has revealed her recent dramatic weight loss came after doctors ordered her to get fit when they discovered she had a heart murmur. She sparked concern when she shed 19lbs and dropped from a size 12 to an eight in just six weeks. (Yahoo News -- Robots and Robotics)

    What Scary News Made Lily Lose Weight?  Nov 27, 2007
    Singer Lily Allen has revealed that she lost weight after hearing the "scary" news that she had a heart murmur ... A heart murmur, a quiet rushing sound that a doctor hears in the heart with a stethoscope, is often harmless but can also indicate a hole in the heart or a heart valve problem. (Sky News)

    Lily's Weight-Loss Reveal  Nov 27, 2007
    In an interview with Grazia magazine Lil's revealed that she lost weight because doctors discovered she had a heart murmur ... She's told Grazia: "I found out I had a heart murmur about three months ago."I had switched doctors and just went for a routine check up, which is when they discovered I had this irregular murmur. (Sky News)

    'My brother, my hero. He is a champion in my eyes.'  Nov 21, 2007
    At 8 years old, he was diagnosed with an arachnoid brain cyst and a heart murmur. - Advertisement - And when she had to write a paper about her biggest hero, Kayla knew right away who to write about. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)

    My Beloved Hero, by Kayla Hassell  Nov 21, 2007
    He suffers from a un-removable arachnoid brain cyst, ADHD, Seizures, Heart Murmur, And he s Bi-polar. Do you consider this a hero. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)

    Fundraisers to benefit Boone tot  Nov 15, 2007
    "They noticed she had a heart murmur, so we were referred to a pediatric cardiologist," she said. "The doctors found nine tumors in her heart; I didn't even know you get tumors in your heart.". (Mid Iowa Enterprise, IA)

    Meal to benefit infant son of Tri-Point faculty member  Nov 10, 2007
    He suffers from a heart murmur, breathing difficulties, Down syndrome, and Hirschsprung's disease. Hirschsprung's disease involves an enlargement of the colon, caused by bowel obstruction resulting from an aganglionic section of bowel (the normal enteric nerves are absent). (Pontiac Daily Leader, IL)

    Family, Friends Mourn Teen Who Died At Game  Nov 10, 2007
    But Derr had a heart murmur which prevented him from playing. "He was real determined. He always wanted to play," said Derr's uncle, Deon Davis. (NBCSandiego.com, CA)

    Critically endangered Amur leopard captured  Oct 23, 2007
    Initial findings from the veterinary examination of the leopard include the presence of a heart murmur, which could be indicative of inbreeding depression. Remarkably given the remote location, the team was able to capture footage of the heart, using a portable sonogram device, which has already been sent out for review by heart specialists. (EurekAlert!)

    As pressure grows to curb late abortions, a woman who endured one ...  Oct 22, 2007
    Somehow I held it together and told them we were just going to get a drink and find "Auntie Nicki", who I knew would be in the adjacent building, as her son was having a heart murmur investigated. The second she saw my face she knew something was wrong. (Daily Mail)

    Horses and donkeys neglected  Oct 19, 2007
    The mare has a heart murmur, and the foal has crooked legs. Four of them were in desperate need of having their hooves worked on. (Pet-Abuse.com)

    On-site clinic helps Microchip cut costs, provide routine care  Oct 17, 2007
    Nurse practitioner Laura Werking confirmed the infection, but during a routine check also noticed that Apperson had a heart murmur. Werking referred Apperson to a cardiac specialist, and within two weeks, Apperson underwent heart surgery to replace an aortic valve. (AZCentral -- Business)

    Q-school success story  Oct 14, 2007
    The 18-year-old Walker was born with a heart murmur, one kidney, an improperly formed gastrointestinal tract and a missing tibia in her left leg that eventually led to it being amputated. Walker was helping out with a clinic for close to 200 high school golfers led by noted instructor Butch Harmon, who personally invited her to take part. (ESPN -- Golf)

    Golfer deals with prosthetic leg, heart murmur, one kidney, more  Oct 14, 2007
    College golfer deals with prosthetic leg, heart murmur, one kidney ... The 18-year-old Walker was born with a heart murmur, one kidney, an improperly formed gastrointestinal tract and a missing tibia in her left leg that eventually led to it being amputated. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)

    Wrestling coach built youth program from ground up  Oct 13, 2007
    Wall was not allowed to compete in athletics because of a heart murmur. The Navy was not as selective; Wall was allowed to fight in the Korean War and participate in wrestling and football. (Howard County Times, MD)

    Letters to the editor  Sep 20, 2007
    e., heart murmur, too tall, etc. but that is not my point. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)

    Giving Moore  Sep 13, 2007
    I ve had a heart murmur all my life. Moore also had a nodule on his right lung, and the doctors decided they didn t want him to donate without knowing for sure what that was, so he had it removed in May. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)

    Marquez remains critical  Sep 12, 2007
    My little sister was born with a heart murmur. The doctors told us with out surgery she would not live to be 11 yrs old This past Sunday we celebrated her 21st birthday With out surgery leave it up to God I pray that we can celebrate more years with Abel Marquez You guys are making the right choice to give him some more time I know it's hard God Bless You. (Odessa American, TX)

    Bob recalls family and day’s past  Aug 9, 2007
    Mom had what was in the late 20 s called a heart murmur. She seldom mentioned it, but I know there was a great deal of tension in our Rensselaer home when she gave birth to me and later to my brother, Jimmy. (Rensselaer Republican, IN)

    Kisses and disses  Jun 12, 2007
    He has a heart murmur and other conditions you should know about. Please bring him back to his people. (Seacoast New Hampshire)

    Rare condition'Toby is very poorly, but he keeps us smiling'  Jun 2, 2007
    Doctors found he had a heart murmur and he was transferred to Southampton General, where he was diagnosed with pulmonary stenosis - narrowing of one of the heart's four valves, restricting blood flow to the lungs. Stress. (BBC News -- Health)

    Reward offered  Jun 1, 2007
    Police have said Mary Moola had a heart murmur, so her husband started to perform CPR.. The bullet wound was not discovered until an ambulance crew arrived shortly after 1 p.m. and moved her body. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)

    Seniors scholars rewarded  May 4, 2007
    Two days after his birth, Steve and Melissa Smith were ready to go home when doctors told them their baby boy had a heart murmur. It was discovered Jon had two holes in his heart and a twisted aorta. (Pensacola News Journal)

    Jack Valenti, 85; former Hollywood lobbyist pioneered film ratings system  Apr 27, 2007
    At age 20, Valenti enlisted in the Army Air Forces after being turned down by the Navy because of a heart murmur. Flying 51 missions, he won the Distinguished Flying Cross. (Los Angeles Times)

    Donations help parents care for their sick boy  Apr 20, 2007
    They ended up at the emergency room at Florida Hospital Altamonte, where doctors detected a heart murmur, she said. Xander was transferred to Florida Hospital Orlando for two days. (Orlando Sentinel -- News)

    A summary of the 2008 presidential candidates' militarybackgrounds  Apr 9, 2007
    Was rejected for military service because a heart murmur. Illinois Sen. (Newsday -- State)

    Three's Company: Parents praise group for help with triplets  Apr 8, 2007
    Christian was in the hospital the longest because he was transferred to Advocate Hope Children's Hospital in Oak Lawn after doctors found a heart murmur. He had surgery to repair it and has since had a clean bill of health. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)

    First Known Case of Chromosome Deletion Affects Utah Boy  Mar 21, 2007
    Doctors in Wyoming, where Joshua was born, found a heart murmur, and Joshua and his parents were life-flighted to Primary Children's Medical Hospital in Salt Lake City by helicopter. At 5 months, Joshua began experiencing delays in his ability to do things. (The Daily Universe, UT)

    Food Blamed in Polk Cat's illness  Mar 20, 2007
    She said her veterinarian, Dr. Steve Dunham, checked out the cat and thought she had a heart murmur. He ran some blood tests. (The Ledger)

    Cost of caring for 'hoarded' cats high  Mar 19, 2007
    Several of the cats had serious medical conditions, such as a heart murmur or kidney failure. One of Good Mews' cats had to be hospitalized for more than a week, at a cost of about $1,000. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)

    New vaccine for shingles is safe, effective, but costly  Feb 15, 2007
    Since I have a heart murmur, I have to premedicate with antibiotics ... You have a heart valve that is a bit out of shape and produces a heart murmur. (The Standard-Times, MA)

    Cobb Close-Up: News and notes from around the county  Feb 15, 2007
    Widmer said most of the cats have horrible mouth infections and one cat has a heart murmur. Some will have to have teeth pulled. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)

    Teen dies after collapsing during hockey game  Feb 12, 2007
    His father says he had a slight heart murmur, but had obtained medical clearances to play hockey and other sports. Hundreds of people met Saturday at the ice arena for a memorial gathering in honor of the youth. (WKRC.com, OH)

    Rescued cats need love, medical help and homes  Feb 10, 2007
    Another has a heart murmur and one is in kidney failure ... Samantha Shelton, founder of Furkids, said most of the cats they took in have ear infections and bad teeth, along with three that have heart murmurs and one with hyperthyroidism. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)

    Feeding Frenzy for a Fallen Star  Feb 10, 2007
    "I don't think I've heard such breathless reporting since Katrina 'Maybe she had a heart murmur,' 'What's going to happen to the child?'" said Robert Thompson, professor of popular culture at Syracuse University. "This turned into something out of control. It's as if editors on the desk at news networks were thinking 'If we don't have it, viewers will switch to MSNBC.'". (ABC News)

    Anatomy of Westminster altercation  Feb 3, 2007
    He said the PMOS had briefed a year or so ago when Tony Blair's heart murmur was first announced, that the prime minister had no previous heart problems. The press later found out that the Queen and President Clinton already knew he had a heart problem. (Guardian Unlimited -- UK)

    36 sick cats seized in Gwinnett  Feb 3, 2007
    One cat was diagnosed with a heart murmur, while another is in kidney failure, she said. When Widmer entered Wheatley's house, she saw stacks of books, dolls and magazines in clear plastic containers. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

    Farm animals starved  Jan 17, 2007
    A veterinarian determined that the horse had developed a heart murmur and was anemic. She basically just gave up on life, Berube said. (Pet-Abuse.com)

    Love wins a horse race with death  Jan 5, 2007
    Black Jack is an 8-month-old thoroughbred horse with matted hair, a bloated belly, fluid in the lungs, anemia and a heart murmur. He weighs only about 400 pounds, or 200 pounds less than he should. (Buffalo News)

    Overcoming obstacles  Jan 4, 2007
    hen I was a baby, they thought I had a heart murmur. I should have had blood thinner earlier. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)


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