Symptom 11. Heart Murmur: The Audible Clue of Aortic Stenosis
Usually, the rhythm of life has a quiet beat, moving with a hushed, silent pulse that we don’t hear. But in the case of aortic stenosis, this rhythm often gets an extra, abnormal sound, creating a symphony that your ears cannot ignore. This peculiar sound, an orchestra from within, is a heart murmur.
This is not about hallucinating sounds or the whispers of your imagination. It’s about the way your heart communicates, about the rhythm of your life getting a distinct sound. It’s not a background score gone awry, but an essential message being played in your body’s orchestra.
In aortic stenosis, the narrow aortic valve disrupts the smooth flow of blood, causing turbulence. This is like a gust of wind rustling through leaves, creating a distinct sound. The heart murmur is this very sound, an audible hint at the heart’s struggle, a story unfolding with every heartbeat.(11)
