Signs and Symptoms

Heart-Related Signs and Symptoms

Signs and symptoms described in Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center'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

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

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Revised 9/06

Heart Center Encyclopedia

• Heart Center Encyclopedia
• Introduction
• Cardiac Anomalies / Congenital Heart Defects
• Heart Diseases
• Signs and Symptoms
  • Heart-Related Signs and Symptoms
  • Chest Pain
  • Congestive Heart Failure
  • Cyanosis
  • Fainting (Syncope) - Dizziness
  • Heart Murmurs
  • Palpitations
• Cardiac-Related Diagnostic Methods
• Treatment Options
• Glossary
• Contact Us