How to Tell if You Have Clogged Arteries?

Chest pain, pressure, tightness, or discomfort, especially with activity

Shortness of breath with exertion or at rest

Pain, cramping, heaviness, or fatigue in the legs when walking that improves with rest

Numbness, weakness, or coldness in an arm or leg

Slow-healing wounds on the feet or legs

Weak or absent pulses in the legs or feet

Dizziness, fainting, or unexplained weakness

Sudden trouble speaking, facial drooping, or one-sided weakness

Vision changes or sudden loss of vision

Pain in the jaw, neck, shoulder, or back with exertion

Unexplained fatigue

High blood pressure

High cholesterol

Diabetes

Smoking history

Family history of heart disease or stroke

Abnormal results on a physical exam, blood tests, ECG, stress test, ankle-brachial index, ultrasound, CT angiography, or coronary calcium scan

Seek emergency care for chest pain, severe shortness of breath, or stroke symptoms

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