Symptoms of Heart Disease

One prevalent warning sign of heart disease is angina, or chest pain. This can include a feeling of heaviness, burning or a squeezing sensation in the chest. The pain is occasionally felt in other areas of the body, such as the arms, shoulders, neck, throat, jaw or back.

Another sign of poor cardiovascular health is atherosclerosis. This is the narrowing or blocking of the major arteries due to plaque buildup, which makes it more difficult for blood to move to and from the heart. Atherosclerosis often leads to coronary artery disease, the most common type of heart disease.

Other symptoms include:

• Sudden fatigue
• Shortness of breath
• Stomach or abdominal pain
• Nausea
• Fainting
• Palpitations of the heart
• Increased heart rate
• Unexplained anxiety