Coronary artery disease Warning Signs: What to Look Out For

By msn.com.

A condition where the major blood vessels supplying the heart are narrowed. The reduced blood flow can cause chest pain and shortness of breath.

Symptoms

If you’re experiencing new, severe, or persistent symptoms, contact a health care provider.

Symptoms of CAD are not noted until the artery is significantly damaged. Severe artery damage decreases blood flow to the heart, which presents as:

• Anginaor chest pain that spreads across the chest
• Shortness of breath

Heart attack is experienced if the coronary artery is completely blocked.

Other associated symptoms include:

• Nausea
• Sweating
• Fatigue
• Faster heartbeat
• Weaknessor dizziness

Causes

Cholesterol deposition (atherosclerosis) or inflammation in damaged inner walls of the arteries is the main cause.

– The risk factors for inner wall damage include:

• High blood pressure
• High blood cholesterol levels
• Tobacco use or smoking
• Diabetes
• Family history of heart diseases
• Obesity
• Sedentary lifestyle
• Age The older age increases the risk of narrowing arteries
• Gender: Men are at higher risk
• Increased stress
• Obesity
• Sedentary lifestyle
• Age The older age increases the risk of narrowing arteries
• Gender: Men are at higher risk
• Increased stress

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