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I have a heart murmur since I was born. I am now 11 weeks pregnant and am experiencing lightheadedness, heart palpitations, and difficulty breathing. I have also fainted 5 times. Can a heart murmur get worse during pregnancy?

PAST HISTORY : Heart murmur
Bradycardia
Gastroparesis
Gerd

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Dr. Vimal Vora answered : 11 years ago

Yes,you should go for echocardiography and consult cardiologist.

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