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==Overview==  
==Overview==  
In a patient with a heart murmur, a [[Complete blood count]] ([[CBC]]) may be useful in evaluating anemia as a contributing condition, [[thyroid function tests]] may be checked to rule out [[hyperthyroidism]], and blood cultures may be helpful in excluding [[endocarditis]].
In a patient with a heart murmur, a [[complete blood count]] ([[CBC]]) may be useful in evaluating anemia as a contributing condition, [[thyroid function tests]] may be checked to rule out [[hyperthyroidism]], and blood cultures may be helpful in excluding [[endocarditis]].


==References==
==References==

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