Coronary Artery Disease Symptoms
Do you have any symptoms of Coronary Artery Disease? Do you even know what they are? Learn more about each symptom of this condition below and what to do if you think you may have Coronary Artery Disease.
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Symptoms of Coronary Artery Disease
CAD may progress without any symptoms.
Angina is chest pain that comes and goes. It often has a squeezing or pressure-like quality. It may radiate into the shoulder(s), arm(s), or jaw. Angina usually lasts for about 2-10 minutes. It is often relieved with rest. Angina can be triggered by:
- Exercise or exertion
- Emotional stress
- Cold weather
- A large meal
- It is unrelieved by rest or nitroglycerin
- Severe angina
- Angina that begins at rest (with no activity)
- Angina that lasts more than 15 minutes
Accompanying symptoms may include:
- Shortness of breath
- Sweating
- Nausea
- Weakness
Immediate medical attention is needed for unstable angina. CAD in women may cause less classic chest pain. It is likely to start with shortness of breath and fatigue.
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