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Symptoms of Heart Disease
- Feeling a little short of breath lately?
- Experiencing chest pains?
- Tingling sensations?
- Increased fatigue?
Heart disease is the great impostor
Don’t ignore what could be your body’s warning signs of coronary artery disease. Heart disease affects 62 million people in the United States and is one of the primary killers of both men and women.
Classic symptoms:
- crushing chest pressure or pain
- tingling down the left arm
- profuse sweating
- lightheadedness
Subtle symptoms:
- muscle or back aches
- neck pain
- indigestion
- fatigue
- shortness of breath
Early diagnosis and treatment is vital. When coronary arteries become clogged, blood and oxygen can’t get to the heart. Complete closure of an artery can trigger a severe or fatal heart attack.
Doctors say regular annual exams that screen blood pressure, cholesterol levels and heart rhythms are the best offense in identifying potential heart trouble. For women, discuss heart-healthy issues with your doctor beginning at age 35; for men, age 40.
For information or a physician referral, please call 800.554.9550 or visit our online physician referral.
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