What are the warning signs of a heart murmur?

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Hello doctor. What are the warning signs of a heart murmur? I hope the doctor can help me. Thank you.
Thanh Tung (1993)
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Hello!
Symptoms that can be seen in people with heart murmurs:
Bluish-purple skin color, especially the tips of the fingers or lips. Chest tightness. Dizziness or fainting. Excessive sweating is not related to temperature or exercise. Poor feeding and abnormal growth in children, especially in infants with congenital heart disease. Shortness of breath on exertion. Swollen legs or abdomen. Fast weight gain. If the heart murmur is accompanied by one of the above symptoms, we should check with a cardiologist soon
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Answered by Master, Doctor Vu Thi Tuyet Mai - Cardiologist - Cardiovascular Center - Vinmec Central Park International General Hospital.

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