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What noticeable signs are there of a congenital heart defect? what is the usual cause?

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Dr. Nikolaos Zacharias answered

Specializes in Maternal-Fetal Medicine

Blueish color murmur: Decreased oxygen saturation tends to render a purplish/blueish hue to the lips and/or digits in cases of complex congenital cardiac defects. Additionally, heart murmurs and symptoms of weakness, shortness of breath, dizziness with exercise can all be seen with such defects. Consult with a pediatric cardiologist and cardiovascular surgeon for repair/management.

Answered 2/13/2013

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