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How do I know if my child has a heart defect?

Answer verified by LinQMD Care Team Last updated 09 Oct 2025
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Symptoms may include rapid breathing, fatigue, poor feeding, bluish tint to the skin (cyanosis), or failure to thrive. Sometimes, a heart murmur heard during routine checkups leads to further testing like an echocardiogram. 

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