Symptoms of Heart Disease

 

Heart disease refers to a variety of heart-related conditions.


Heart conditions like:

Heart valve disease of the heart muscle Disease of the blood vessels, such as coronary artery disease Arrhythmias, irregular heartbeats, and congenital heart defects are all forms of heart disease that can be prevented or treated with healthy lifestyle choices.

The symptoms of heart disease vary depending on the type.



Coronary artery disease is a common heart condition that affects the major blood vessels that supply the heart muscle. Symptoms of heart disease in the blood vessels coronary artery disease is typically brought on by plaques, or deposits, of cholesterol in the heart's arteries. Atherosclerosis refers to the formation of these plaques. Blood flow to the heart and other organs is reduced by atherosclerosis. Angina, chest pain, or a stroke are all possible outcomes.

The signs and symptoms of coronary artery disease may differ between men and women. Men, for example, are more likely to experience chest pain. Along with chest pain, women are more likely to experience other symptoms like extreme fatigue, shortness of breath, and nausea.

Coronary artery disease can cause the following symptoms:

Shortness of breath Pain in the neck, jaw, throat, upper belly area, or back if the blood vessels in those body areas are narrowed Pain, numbness, weakness, or coldness in the legs or arms You might not be diagnosed with coronary artery disease until you have a heart attack, angina, stroke, or heart failure. Watch for heart symptoms and talk to your doctor about any concerns you have. Regular health examinations can sometimes detect heart (cardiovascular) disease early.

What exactly is heart disease?

Heart arrhythmias, or irregular heartbeats, are symptoms of heart disease. The heart may beat too rapidly, too slowly, or irregularly. Symptoms of heart arrhythmia include:

 

Symptoms of heart disease caused by congenital heart defects include chest pain or discomfort, dizziness, fainting (syncope), or near-fainting, fluttering in the chest, racing heartbeat (tachycardia), shortness of breath, and a sluggish heartbeat (bradycardia). Serious congenital heart defects typically become apparent shortly after birth. Children with congenital heart defects may exhibit the following signs:

Skin or lips that are pale gray or blue (cyanosis) Swelling in the legs, belly, or around the eyes in an infant Shortness of breath during feedings, which can lead to poor weight gain. Less serious congenital heart defects are typically not discovered until later in childhood or adulthood. The following are signs and symptoms of congenital heart defects that are typically not immediately life-threatening:

Swelling of the hands, ankles, or feet; easily becoming short of breath during exercise or activity; easily becoming exhausted during exercise or activity.

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