Signs and Symptoms

Signs and symptoms described in Cincinnati Children's Heart Encyclopedia may indicate cardiac-related problems but can also be caused by less serious factors.

• Chest pain
• Congestive heart failure
• Cyanosis
• Fainting (syncope) / dizziness
• Heart murmurs
• Palpitations
• Pericarditis

A thorough examination by a doctor is the best way to find the cause of the signs or symptoms being experienced.