What is Heart Disease (Coronary Artery Disease)? (571 hits)
Heart Disease Symptoms By Mayo Clinic staff (Dr. Brown doesn't work for Mayo Clinic)
Symptoms of heart disease in your blood vessels (cardiovascular disease) Cardiovascular disease is caused by narrowed, blocked or stiffened blood vessels that make it so your heart, brain or other parts of your body don't receive enough blood. Cardiovascular disease symptoms can include:
>Chest pain (angina) >Shortness of breath >Pain, numbness, weakness or coldness in your legs or arms, if the blood vessels in those parts of your body are narrowed
You might not be diagnosed with cardiovascular disease until your condition worsens to the point that you have a heart attack, chest pain (angina), stroke, heart failure or sudden cardiac death. It's important to watch for cardiovascular symptoms and discuss any concerns with your doctor. Cardiovascular disease can sometimes be found early with regular visits to your doctor.
Heart disease symptoms caused by abnormal heartbeats (heart arrhythmias) A heart arrhythmia is an abnormal heartbeat. Your heart may beat too quickly, too slowly, or irregularly if you have an arrhythmia. Heart arrhythmia symptoms can include: >A fluttering in your chest >A racing heartbeat (tachycardia) >A slow heartbeat (bradycardia) >Chest pain >Shortness of breath >Lightheadedness >Dizziness >Fainting (syncope) or near fainting
