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Ashd (atherosclerotic heart disease) Symptoms
Coronary artery disease may not cause any symptoms for many years. Chest pain or angina is the most common symptom of coronary artery disease.
Symptoms of angina due to coronary artery disease include:
- Chest pain:
- Chest pain is often described as heaviness, squeezing or pressure
- Pain is usually located in the front of the chest
- Pain typically lasts for longer than 10 minutes
- Pain is often triggered by exertion
- Pain is often relieved with rest
- Pain often travels to the back neck, jaw, shoulder or arm
- Less commonly, may have chest pain when taking a breath
- Arm pain (unilateral):
- Usually in the left arm, but may also occur in the right arm
- Arm pain (bilateral):
- Pain in both arms is less common
- Shoulder pain
- Difficulty breathing
- Fatigue
- Excessive sweating
- Jaw pain
- Lightheadedness
- Nausea
- Neck pain
- Palpitations
- Vomiting
Many people with coronary artery disease also have:
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Last Updated: May 7, 2010 References
Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD
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PubMed Ashd (atherosclerotic heart disease) References
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