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Bookmark or Share- Heart disease - Symptoms and causes - Mayo ClinicRacing heartbeat. Shortness of breath. Slow heartbeat. Heart disease symptoms caused by congenital heart defects. A congenital heart defect is a heart condition present at birth. Serious congenital heart defects usually are noticed soon after birth. Congenital heart defect symptoms in children could include: Blue or gray skin.
- Heart rate: What's normal? - Mayo ClinicA normal resting heart rate for adults ranges from 60 to 100 beats per minute. Generally, a lower heart rate at rest implies more efficient heart function and better cardiovascular fitness.
- Bradycardia - Symptoms and causes - Mayo ClinicA slower than typical heartbeat is called bradycardia. If the slow heartbeat stops the brain and other organs from getting enough oxygen, symptoms may include: Chest pain. Confusion or memory problems. Dizziness or lightheadedness. Feeling very tired, especially during physical activity. Fainting or near-fainting. Shortness of breath. When to ...
- Ventricular tachycardia - Symptoms and causes - Mayo ClinicSometimes the rapid heartbeat stops the heart chambers from properly filling with blood. The heart may not be able to pump enough blood to the body. If this happens, you may feel short of breath or lightheaded. Some people lose consciousness. Ventricular tachycardia episodes may be brief and last only a few seconds without causing harm.
- Atrial fibrillation - Symptoms and causes - Mayo ClinicThe irregular heartbeat is constant. The heart rhythm does not reset on its own. If symptoms occur, medical treatment is needed to correct the heart rhythm. Long-standing persistent. This type of AFib is constant and lasts longer than 12 months. Medicines or a procedure are needed to correct the irregular heartbeat. Permanent.
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