Coronary artery disease (CAD) does not usually cause symptoms until it becomes advanced.
Subtle symptoms can include dizziness, indigestion-like sensations, fatigue, and lack of energy.
More noticeable symptoms of CAD include shortness of breath and chest pain.
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It’s important to remember that, though symptoms are not common with CAD, they can occur.
Rare Symptoms
Atypical symptoms of CAD are not as widely recognizable.
This can lead to missed diagnoses, inadequate therapy, and worse outcomes.
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Atypical symptoms of CAD include:
Complications
There are several serious complications of CAD.
Many people avoid talking about symptoms or ignore them out of fear or denial.
Include details such as what you were doing when they occurred and what made the symptoms go away.
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A heart attack can be fatal and prompt treatment leads to better outcomes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Angina is typically the most common symptom.
Call for emergency help if you’re experiencing angina symptoms for more than five minutes.
Women may have symptoms that are less likely to be identified as cardiac-related.
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