HEART DISEASE SYMPTOMS

Many of us are familiar with the symptoms of heart disease like heart attack or stroke. There are other symptoms of heart disease as well, however, to be aware of:

• Severe pressure, squeezing, pain, or discomfort in the chest
• Pain or discomfort that spreads into the shoulders, neck, arms, or jaw
• Chest pain that becomes more intense
• Chest pain that isn’t relieved by rest
• Chest pain combined with the following symptoms:
  • Sweating, cool, clammy skin, and/or paleness
  • Shortness of breath
  • Nausea or vomiting
  • Dizziness or fainting
  • Unexplained weakness or fatigue
  • Rapid or irregular pulse
• Pain in the jaw, neck, upper back, and/or chest
• Hoarseness because of pressure on the vocal cords
• Difficulty swallowing
• Heart palpitations
• Anxiety
• Low blood pressure

If you have any of the symptoms listed above or if your primary care doctor recommends you see a cardiologist, do it! Your heart is the most important muscle of your body, so take care of it.