Signs and Symptoms of Heart Murmurs

The innocent murmurs usually do not result in any symptoms while abnormal murmurs though asymptomatic for many years; can result in various signs and symptoms based on its severity.

The generally noted symptoms include

• Shortness of breath,

• Increased tiredness after simple activities such as climbing stairs,

• Episodes of rapid heartbeat that are frequently noticed,

• Fainting

• Chest pain.

Various other features depending on the underlying disorders may additionally be noted.^1,2  

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Written by: Healthplus24 team
Date last updated: April 15, 2012