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Cyanotic heart disease

Symptoms:

  • cyanosis, seen as a bluish discoloration of the lips, fingers, toes

Other symptoms depend on the specific type of cyanotic heart disease.

Signs and tests:

Physical examination confirms the cyanosis. Tests will vary depending on the suspected cause, but may include a chest X-ray, arterial blood gas analysis, ECG, or other tests.


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