How To Tell If You Have Heart Disease?

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

Shortness of breath with exertion or at rest

Pain spreading to the arm, shoulder, back, neck, or jaw

Unusual fatigue or weakness

Dizziness or lightheadedness

Fainting or near-fainting

Rapid, slow, or irregular heartbeat

Swelling in the legs, ankles, feet, or abdomen

Reduced ability to exercise or do normal activities

Nausea, sweating, or cold sweats with chest discomfort

Symptoms that worsen with physical activity and improve with rest

High blood pressure

High cholesterol

Diabetes

Smoking or tobacco use

Family history of heart disease

Obesity or excess abdominal weight

Lack of regular physical activity

If a doctor finds abnormal findings on an exam, ECG, blood tests, stress test, echocardiogram, or coronary imaging

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