James Fraser
Hi Sandra
As you have mentioned that you had heart murmurs, as well as your father suffered from heart problems.I think it is better you check with a doctor as soon as possible. There are different types of inherited heart diseases that can cause a problem with the structure of the aorta—the large blood vessel that loops from the top of the heart, carrying oxygen rich blood to the rest of the body. Also Most heart murmurs are innocent: However at times heart murmurs can be caused by blood flowing through a damaged or overworked heart valve. Valvular abnormalities may be present at birth, may occur as part of the normal aging process, or may result from other heart problems, such as rheumatic fever, heart attacks, or infective endocarditis.These conditions could be making you skip the heart beat.