Know Your Murmur.
A short guided learning journey — not a long article. In about 15 minutes, understand what a heart murmur is, why it can matter, the symptoms worth watching, and when to speak with a healthcare provider.
- Estimated time
- 10–15 minutes
- Format
- Self-guided online learning
- Cost
- Free
- Focus
- Heart health awareness
Prototype preview — educational copy is draft pending review, and the official program videos are in production. The journey below is fully functional.
Built for everyone — no medical background needed.
Know Your Murmur is written in simple language so it works in classrooms, community centres, and living rooms alike.
- Youth and students
- Parents and families
- Newcomer communities
- Seniors
- Schools and youth groups
- Community organizations
- Anyone curious about heart murmurs
By the end, you'll be able to…
- Understand what a heart murmur is
- Know that some murmurs are harmless while others may need follow-up
- Recognize symptoms that may need medical attention
- Understand why check-ups and diagnosis matter
- Know what questions to ask a healthcare provider
- Know when to seek medical support
Many people hear the word “murmur” but never learn what it actually means. Some murmurs are harmless; others can be connected to valve issues or other heart conditions. Know Your Murmur makes that knowledge simple and accessible — especially for youth, families, seniors, and communities that don’t usually receive it in plain language.
Five short sections. One friendly guide.
Watch (or read) each section, then answer a quick check-in question from our heart mascot. Your progress saves in your browser — no account needed.
Step 1 of 5
01. What is a heart murmur?
A heart murmur is an extra sound your blood makes as it moves through your heart — often discovered during an ordinary check-up.
The official Know Your Murmur video for this section will live here. Everything below covers the same material — keep going.
The key ideas
- Your heartbeat normally makes a steady “lub-dub” sound.
- A murmur is an extra whooshing or swishing sound made by blood flowing through the heart.
- Healthcare providers hear murmurs by listening with a stethoscope during a check-up.
- Finding a murmur is often how heart questions get noticed early — which is a good thing.
Did you know?
Murmurs are very common — many children have an “innocent murmur” at some point, which is simply the sound of a healthy heart at work.
A quick, friendly question — you can't fail it.
Medical disclaimer
This program is for educational awareness only and does not replace medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you are experiencing symptoms or have concerns about your heart health, please speak with a qualified healthcare professional or seek urgent medical care if needed.
Content is developed using publicly available heart-health education resources and reviewed for clarity, accessibility, and community awareness purposes.
Bring Know Your Murmur to your school or community.
The program works as a classroom activity, a youth-group session, or a community workshop — and HeartWise can help you run it.