Cardiac Syndrome X
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Cardiac Syndrome X Symptoms
Symptoms of cardiac
syndrome X
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
Difficulty breathing
Fatigue
Excessive sweating
Jaw pain
Lightheadedness
Nausea
Neck pain
Palpitations
Vomiting
For more information:
Angina symptoms
Acute coronary syndrome symptoms
Heart attack symptoms
Coronary artery disease symptoms
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Arm pain
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Jaw pain
Neck pain
Palpitations
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Last Updated: Apr 7, 2008
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Cardiac Syndrome X References:
Asbury EA, Collins P. Cardiac syndrome X. Int J Clin Pract. 2005 Sep;59(9):1063-9.
Kaski JC, Aldama G, Cosin-Sales J. Cardiac syndrome X. Diagnosis, pathogenesis and management. Am J Cardiovasc Drugs. 2004;4(3):179-94.
Mirza MA. Anginalike pain and normal coronary arteries. Uncovering cardiac syndromes that mimic CAD. Postgrad Med. 2005 May;117(5):41-6, 54.
