Mayo Clinic Q and A:

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Mayo Clinic Q and A:

Sat, 01/14/2023 - 14:51
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We’ve noticed an indent in our son’s chest since he was about 6 years old. Our pediatrician diagnosed this as pectus excavatum but said that it was nothing to worry about. Six years later, he’s starting to complain that his heart is racing, and he experiences loss of endurance and shortness of breath with exercise. We are very concerned and wondering if we need another opinion. I’ve heard surgery…

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