In a Newborn, congenital heart defects may have a few or no symptoms at all. However, this all depends on the number, type of defects and severity. The defect may not be detected during a physical examination.
Severe defects can cause the following signs and symptoms:
- Poor feeding
- Fast or difficult breathing
- Tiredness
- Poor blood circulation
- Cyanosis (a bluish tint to the skin, lips and fingernails)
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CHD don’t cause chest pains or other painful symptoms
In Older Children, severe defects can cause the following signs and symptoms
- Shortness of breath
- A buildup of blood and fluid in the lungs
- Tiredness with exercise
- A buildup of fluid in the feet, ankles and legs