Symptoms Heart Disease

Coronary Artery Disease

• Chest pain (may include shoulder, arm, neck, throat, jaw, or back pain)
• Increased heartbeat
• Palpitations (skipping beats)
• Shortness of breath
• Weakness or dizziness
• Nausea
• Sweating
• Heaviness  or pressure,
• Aching, burning,
• Fullness,
• Squeezing
• Pain similar to heartburn

Heart Attack (Myocardial Infarction)

• Pain in the chest, arm or under the breastbone
• Pressure
• Heaviness
• Sweating
• Nausea/Vomiting
• Dizziness
• Weakness
• Anxiety
• Palpitations
• Increased heart rate
• Absence of symptoms (silent heart attack)

Congenital Heart Defects

• Shortness of breath
• Difficulty exercising
• Chest pain  ( may include shoulder, arm, neck, throat, jaw, or back pain)
• Increased heartbeat
• Palpitations (skipping beats)
• Shortness of breath
• Weakness or dizziness
• Nausea
• Sweating
• Heaviness  or pressure,
• Aching, burning
• Fullness
• Squeezing
• Pain similar to heartburn

Prevention
Symptoms Heart Disease
Occurrence
Causes
Preparation for Medical Appointment
Support from Health Care Providers
Cultural Attitudes about Heart Health
Psychological Implications
Career/Employment
Tests and Diagnosis
Treatment with Prescription Drugs
Surgical Procedures
Complications
Risk Factors and Warnings
Coping and Support
Resources