Cardiac Diseases & Symptoms
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
- Chest pain (angina)
- Shortness of breath
- Fatigue
- Heart attack symptoms
Heart Attack (Myocardial Infarction)
- Severe chest pain or pressure
- Sweating
- Nausea
- Pain radiating to arm/jaw
- Shortness of breath
Heart Failure
- Breathlessness (especially when lying down)
- Swelling in legs or ankles
- Fatigue
- Persistent cough
Arrhythmia (Irregular Heartbeat)
- Palpitations
- Dizziness
- Fainting
- Fluttering in chest
- Shortness of breath
Valvular Heart Disease
- Fatigue
- Swollen ankles/feet
- Chest discomfort
- Heart murmur
- Dizziness
Congenital Heart Defect
- Cyanosis (blue lips/skin)
- Poor feeding (infants)
- Fatigue
- Slow growth
- Rapid breathing
Cardiomyopathy
- Fatigue
- Swelling in legs/ankles
- Irregular heartbeat
- Dizziness
- Breathlessness
Pericarditis
- Sharp chest pain (worse when lying down or inhaling)
- Fever
- Weakness
- Dry cough
Endocarditis
- Fever and chills
- Fatigue
- New or changed heart murmur
- Skin spots or rashes
Hypertensive Heart Disease
- High blood pressure
- Headache
- Shortness of breath
- Nosebleeds
- Fatigue
Rheumatic Heart Disease
- Joint pain or swelling
- Fatigue
- Shortness of breath
- Chest pain/discomfort
- Irregular heartbeat
Aortic Aneurysm
- Pulsating feeling near navel
- Deep, constant pain in abdomen or back
- Low blood pressure (rupture)
- Clammy skin (rupture)
Pulmonary Embolism
- Sudden shortness of breath
- Chest pain (sharp)
- Cough (may produce blood)
- Lightheadedness
Mitral Valve Prolapse
- Palpitations
- Chest discomfort
- Dizziness
- Fatigue
Heart Health Statistics
655,000
Americans die from heart disease yearly
1 in 4
Deaths are caused by heart disease
805,000
Americans have heart attacks yearly
80%
Of heart disease cases are preventable
Heart Disease Prevention
Regular Exercise
Engage in at least 150 minutes of moderate exercise weekly
Healthy Diet
Follow a heart-healthy diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains
Quit Smoking
Smoking significantly increases the risk of heart disease
Quality Sleep
Get 7-9 hours of quality sleep each night
Manage Stress
Practice stress-reduction techniques like meditation
Regular Checkups
Schedule regular health screenings and heart checkups