Acute Coronary Syndrome
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Acute Coronary Syndrome Symptoms
Symptoms of acute coronary syndrome include:
Chest pain
:
Heaviness, squeezing or pressure
Located in the front of the chest
Lasts longer than 10 minutes
Triggered by exertion
Relieved with rest
Travels to the back neck, jaw, shoulder or arm
Arm pain (unilateral)
Most commonly causes pain in only the left arm
May cause
arm pain (bilateral)
Difficulty breathing
Fatigue
Excessive sweating
Jaw pain
Lightheadedness
Nausea
Neck pain
Palpitations
Vomiting
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Angina symptoms
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Last Updated: Sep 22, 2008
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