Heart Disease

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Signs and Symptoms

Heart disease can be asymptomatic (i.e., cause no noticeable symptoms) or may cause symptoms that vary from mild to severe. Signs of cardiovascular disease include chest pain (angina), shortness of breath, and heart attack.


Typical chest pain occurs in the center of the chest, is often described as a "heavy" or "tight" feeling, and often occurs with exertion or stress. This type of chest pain may be relieved by rest or by taking nitroglycerin (medication that acts ...Read the full article