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Signs and Symptoms

Heart murmurs usually do not cause symptoms. In most cases, innocent and abnormal heart murmurs are detected when a physician hears them through a stethoscope.

However, if a heart murmur affects the heart's ability to pump blood properly, the following signs and symptoms may develop:

Chest pain
Decreased tolerance for physical exertion
Light-headedness
Rapid heartbeat
Shortness of breath


In addition, the following symptoms may indicate a heart condition...Read the full article