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What are the warning signs of heart problems in children?

My 8 year old son has chest pain lately. I want to know what are the warning signs of heart problems in children?

2 Answers

Passing out, family history of someone born with heart disease, murmurs heard by the doctor, shortness of breath with exercise, not being able to keep up. Take them to their primary doc, they can help sort this out
Children with chest pain are most likely non-cardiac. Musculoskeletal , GI, and lungs are usually the culprit