Heart Murmur
What are the signs and symptoms of the condition?
Heart murmurs often have no symptoms and usually are noticed only during a physical exam. Symptoms may include:
chest pain
rapid heartbeat, known as tachycardia
a pounding heartbeat, also known as palpitations
breathlessness, or shortness of breath
fatigue
dizziness
weakness
fever
cough
cyanosis, a paleness or bluish color in the skin
In severe cases, the heart murmur can be heard without a stethoscope.
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