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Some people experience no signs or symptoms, while others may experience shortness of breath, an irregular heart rhythm or swelling of the belly or legs.
—Jay Stahl, USA TODAY, 19 Sep. 2024
Those who do experience symptoms might report heart palpitations or a sense of a rapidly pounding heart, shortness of breath, dizziness, or fainting.
—Lori Oliwenstein, TIME, 12 Sep. 2024
Symptoms of each of these conditions vary, but common signs of a heart condition include shortness of breath, heart palpitations, swelling in the legs and ankles, and chest pain.
—Sarah Jividen, Health, 12 Sep. 2024
In some cases, people report shortness of breath (dyspnea) or chest discomfort.
—Rafle Fernandez, Verywell Health, 10 Sep. 2024
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“Shortness of breath.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shortness%20of%20breath. Accessed 24 Sep. 2024.
Medical Definition
shortness of breath
noun
: difficulty in drawing sufficient breath : labored breathing
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