I'm so sorry about Beans. But, it doesn't necessarily mean that he'll be sick. Maybe at some point, he'll need medication.

I don't know much about it yet because we're just starting to get information on our new baby. We adopted Pepper from the shelter knowing that she had a "profound" heart murmur. Our vet says that they use of scale of 1-6. Six being the worst. Pepper's is a 6. She is 2 years old. She's perfectly happy and healthy. Runs around like crazy all day. Doesn't tire easily. Doesn't need to take medication yet.

We are still waiting the results of the ultrasound. Our vet said that if the problem was related to a valve, he would not recommend surgery. He's done the surgery many times and he said the results are 50/50. Half the time the cat is no better off.

But, if the problem is related to a vein or artery "hooked up" wrong, surgery is much more successful (in his opinion).

I wonder, is your Beans a small kitty? Pepper is 2 years old and she barely weighs 6 pounds. She is going to be very tiny all her (hopefully long) life. The doctor did mention that the fact that she's small is good for her heart.

I've done some searches on the net and have not found much information.

I hope that Beans has a long, happy and healthy life. Please keep us posted.