Angina (Chest Pain) - What Is Angina? - NHLBI, NIH
Jun 30, 2023 · Angina, also known as angina pectoris, is chest pain or discomfort that occurs when part of your heart muscle does not get enough oxygen-rich blood. It is a common symptom of coronary heart disease, which develops when the arteries of the heart become partially or totally blocked. Angina pain can feel like pressure, squeezing, tightness, or ...
Heart Attack - Symptoms - NHLBI, NIH
Mar 24, 2022 · Chest pain, heaviness, or discomfort in the center or left side of the chest (this is the most common symptom) Pain or discomfort in one or both arms, your back, shoulders, neck, jaw, or above your belly button; Shortness of breath when resting or doing a little bit of physical activity (this is more common in older adults) Sweating a lot for ...
Angina (Chest Pain) - Symptoms - NHLBI, NIH
Jul 10, 2023 · Common symptoms. The main symptom of angina is chest pain or discomfort. Angina can feel like pain, pressure, tightness, discomfort, squeezing, heaviness, or burning in the chest. It can be difficult to tell exactly where the pain is coming from. Angina pain usually starts behind the breastbone and grows more intense over a few minutes.
Aortic Aneurysm - Symptoms - NHLBI, NIH
Mar 24, 2022 · Difficulty breathing if it pushes on your trachea, or windpipe. Feeling full after not eating very much. Hoarseness. Pain in the neck, jaw, back, chest, stomach area or shoulder, depending on where the aneurysm is located. A pulsating or throbbing feeling in your stomach area. Shortness of breath if the aneurysm presses on your lung.
Atherosclerosis - Symptoms - NHLBI, NIH
Oct 28, 2024 · Vertebral artery disease includes problems with thinking and memory, weakness or numbness on one side of the body or face, and vision trouble. Transient ischemic attack (TIA), commonly called a ministroke, is a more serious symptom. Mesenteric artery ischemia of the intestines includes severe belly pain following meals, weight loss, and diarrhea.
Heart Failure - Symptoms - NHLBI, NIH
Mar 24, 2022 · However, they may feel tired and confused. People who have left-sided heart failure may have the following symptoms. Trouble breathing. Cough. Fatigue (extreme tiredness even after rest) General weakness. Bluish color of finger and lips. Sleepiness and trouble concentrating. Inability to sleep lying flat.
Angina (Chest Pain) - Causes and Risk Factors | NHLBI, NIH
Jul 10, 2023 · Lifestyle habits. The more heart disease risk factors you have, the greater your risk of developing angina. The main lifestyle risk factors for angina include: Alcohol use, for vasospastic angina. Illegal drug use, which can cause your heart to race or damage your blood vessels. Lack of physical activity.
Angina (Chest Pain) - Treatment - NHLBI, NIH
Jul 10, 2023 · Long-acting nitrates are available as pills or skin patches. If you are hospitalized for chest pain, you may receive intravenous (IV) nitrates to relieve your angina pain as quickly as possible. Side effects of nitrates can include headache and dizziness. Calcium channel blockers relax the muscle cells of your heart and blood vessels.
Recovering from a Cardiac Catheterization - NHLBI, NIH
Mar 24, 2022 · Late complications from cardiac catheterization are rare but can be serious. A small bruise and tenderness at the access site is normal. Call your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following, as they may be signs of serious problems: Bleeding from the access site that cannot be stopped with firm pressure.
Stents - Living With a Stent - NHLBI, NIH
Nov 30, 2023 · Restenosis is a re-narrowing of the section of the artery where there is a stent. The artery can become narrow again when there is too much tissue growth inside it. With a coronary stent, restenosis can lead to a heart attack. With a carotid stent, a stroke can occur. Restenosis may or may not cause symptoms.