Heart Disease Symptoms

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• QWhat are the symptoms of coronary artery disease?

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  A Brigham and Women's Hospital answered

  Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the narrowing of the coronary arteries (the blood vessels that supply oxygen and nutrients to the heart muscle), caused by a buildup of fatty material within the walls of the arteries. This buildup causes the inside of the arteries to become rough and narrowed, limiting the supply of oxygen-rich blood to the heart muscle.

  Symptoms of coronary artery disease may include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • chest pain
  • fatigue
  • palpitations
  • shortness of breath

  Unfortunately, there may be no symptoms of early coronary artery disease, yet the disease will continue to progress until sufficient artery blockage exists to cause symptoms and problems. If the blood supply to the heart muscle continues to decrease as a result of increasing obstruction of a coronary artery, a myocardial infarction, or heart attack, may occur. If the blood flow cannot be restored to the particular area of the heart muscle affected, the tissue dies.

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• QWhat is bendopnea?

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  A St. Mark's Hospital answered

  Bendopnea is shortness of breath associated with bending over and has become a telltale symptom of congestive heart failure.

• QWhat are the symptoms of Brugada syndrome?

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  A MountainView Hospital answered

  Unfortunately, the first symptoms of Brugada syndrome might lead to death. Anyone with a family history of the disease should be examined.

• QWhat are the different symptoms of heart problems for men and women?

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  A Dr. Richard T. Leshner, DO , Cardiology (Cardiovascular Disease), answered on behalf of St. Mary Medical Center

  Men and women have different symptoms for heart problems. Most cardiology textbooks were written about men by cardiologists who were men.

  Women have much more subtle symptomatology.  Women may have fatigue, a little shortness of breath, as opposed to the crushing chest pain running down their left arm that’s the classic description. So, doctors have to listen to men and women, and men and women themselves have to think, “Have I changed?” “Does it seem like I can’t walk to the mailbox anymore without being short of breath when I could walk a mile two years ago?” When people start to look at their lives, they sometimes can tell doctors a lot of information that’s helpful.

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• QWhat are the signs of heart disease in women?

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  A Dr. Michael W. Gen, MD , Cardiology (Cardiovascular Disease), answered on behalf of Saint Agnes Medical Center

  Becoming short of breath is the most common symptom of heart disease in women. Fatigue, weakness and low energy are symptoms in men, but are more common in women. Many experience chest pain that can radiate and spread to the arms, the jaw and upper back. Feeling dizzy and passing out are other symptoms. Women are more prone to atypical or unusual signs and symptoms, which do occur with men, but are more prominent in women.

  Trinity Health is a Catholic health care organization that acts in accordance with the Catholic tradition and does not condone or support all practices covered in this site. In case of emergency call 911. This site is educational and not a substitute for professional medical advice, always seek the advice of a qualified healthcare provider.

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• QWhat are the symptoms of bradycardia (slow heart rate)?

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  A Columbia University Department of Surgery answered

  People with a slow heart rate, or bradycardia, may feel their heart skip a beat sometimes. Most patients feel dizzy, faint, or very tired. Some patients may even feel short of breath or nauseous. Check with your doctor if:

  • You have any of these symptoms.
  • The symptoms have begun recently.
  • You have been previously diagnosed with a slow arrhythmia and are experiencing a change in your symptoms.

  People who experience serious symptoms from arrhythmias will need medical treatment to keep their heartbeat regular. If left untreated, bradycardia can be life threatening.
• QIs it normal for a child to have skipped heart beats?

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  A Piedmont Heart Institute answered

  Skipped heart beats are very common conditions, both in children and adults. These are most commonly felt as either an extra beat in the chest or more commonly like somebody is coming out of a roller coaster ride. In the absence of significant structural heart disease, skipped heart beats generally are benign to the child or adult. Many things can cause skipped heart beats including emotion, stress and stimulants like caffeine. However, it is important that these skipped heart beats or palpitations be evaluated further by your primary physician or cardiologist because in the situation where there is a structural heart problem, these skipped heart beats may be the harbinger of things that are more significant.

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• QWhat is tachycardia?

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  A Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute answered

  Tachycardia is a heart-rhythm disturbance, or arrhythmia. An electrical signal in the heart causes a contraction of the heart muscle, which not only pumps blood but creates your heartbeat. A problem along this electrical pathway causes an abnormal heartbeat. Tachycardia refers to the heart beating too fast, more than 100 beats per minute.

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• QWhat are symptoms a woman should not ignore when it comes to her heart?

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  A Dr. Elizabeth V. Dang, MD , Cardiology (Cardiovascular Disease), answered on behalf of Menorah Medical Center

  Symptoms women should not ignore when it comes to her heart health include chest pains or pressure, shortness of breath with activities, increasing fatigue. Women can also have atypical symptoms, such as abdominal pain with nausea and sweating, neck, shoulder or jaw pain.