Choroba serca
Objawy

Choroba serca obejmuje różnorodne schorzenia wpływające na funkcję mięśnia sercowego, z objawami zależnymi od typu i zaawansowania choroby. Najczęstsze symptomy to dławica piersiowa, duszność, zmęczenie, kołatanie serca, obrzęki oraz zawroty głowy. U kobiet objawy mogą być mniej typowe, obejmując m.in. nudności, zgagę czy obfite pocenie się. Choroba wieńcowa (CAD) charakteryzuje się zwężeniem tętnic wieńcowych przez płytkę miażdżycową, prowadząc do bólu w klatce piersiowej i duszności, a w zaawansowanych przypadkach do zawału serca. Niewydolność serca manifestuje się dusznością, obrzękami, zmęczeniem i może progresować przez stadia A-D, od wysokiego ryzyka do zaawansowanej niewydolności. Arytmie, w tym migotanie przedsionków, oraz choroby zastawkowe i kardiomiopatie również wpływają na kliniczny obraz choroby serca, często prowadząc do poważnych powikłań, takich jak zawał, udar czy wstrząs kardiogenny.

Objawy Choroby Serca (Heart Disease Symptoms)

Choroba serca (heart disease) obejmuje szereg różnych stanów chorobowych, które wpływają na funkcję serca. Objawy choroby serca mogą się różnić w zależności od rodzaju schorzenia, a w niektórych przypadkach mogą być subtelne lub nawet nieobecne we wczesnych stadiach. Ważne jest rozpoznanie objawów i szukanie pomocy medycznej, ponieważ wczesne wykrycie umożliwia skuteczniejsze leczenie.12

Klasyczne objawy choroby serca

Najbardziej powszechnym objawem choroby wieńcowej jest ból lub dyskomfort w klatce piersiowej (dławica piersiowa). Pacjenci często opisują ten ból jako uczucie ucisku, ciężaru, ściskania, pieczenia, pełności lub dyskomfortu w klatce piersiowej. Ból może promieniować do ramion, szyi, żuchwy, gardła, górnej części brzucha lub pleców.12

Dławica piersiowa jest często wywoływana przez wysiłek fizyczny lub stresujące sytuacje. Objawy zazwyczaj ustępują w ciągu mniej niż 10 minut i mogą zostać złagodzone przez odpoczynek lub użycie tabletek czy sprayu z nitratem.1

Inne klasyczne objawy choroby serca obejmują:

  • Duszność (trudności z oddychaniem) podczas wysiłku lub w spoczynku1
  • Zmęczenie lub osłabienie2
  • Kołatanie serca (uczucie szybkiego, mocnego lub nieregularnego bicia serca)1
  • Zawroty głowy lub omdlenia2
  • Obrzęk nóg, kostek, stóp lub brzucha1

Objawy choroby serca u kobiet

Kobiety mogą doświadczać objawów choroby serca inaczej niż mężczyźni. Często ich objawy są bardziej subtelne i mogą być łatwo przeoczone lub błędnie przypisane innym schorzeniom.12

Charakterystyczne objawy choroby serca u kobiet mogą obejmować:

  • Mniej nasilony ból w klatce piersiowej lub jego brak
  • Ból lub dyskomfort w górnej części ciała (szyja, szczęka, ramiona, górna część pleców)
  • Nudności lub wymioty
  • Zawroty głowy lub zasłabnięcia
  • Ekstremalne zmęczenie
  • Zgaga lub niestrawność
  • Obfite pocenie się12

Kobiety w młodszym wieku, poniżej 55 lat, zazwyczaj doświadczają co najmniej trzech objawów podczas zawału serca.1

Objawy Różnych Typów Chorób Serca

Choroba wieńcowa (Coronary Artery Disease)

Choroba wieńcowa (CAD) występuje, gdy tętnice wieńcowe, które dostarczają krew do mięśnia sercowego, stają się zwężone lub zablokowane z powodu nagromadzenia się płytki miażdżycowej. We wczesnych stadiach pacjenci mogą nie mieć żadnych objawów.1

Objawy choroby wieńcowej mogą obejmować:

  • Ból w klatce piersiowej (dławica piersiowa)
  • Skrócenie oddechu, szczególnie podczas aktywności
  • Uczucie zmęczenia przy minimalnym wysiłku
  • Kołatanie serca
  • Nieregularne bicie serca
  • Ból, drętwienie, słabość lub zimno w nogach lub ramionach z powodu zwężonych naczyń krwionośnych12

U niektórych osób pierwszym objawem choroby wieńcowej może być zawał serca, dławica piersiowa, udar mózgu lub niewydolność serca.1

Niewydolność serca (Heart Failure)

Niewydolność serca występuje, gdy serce nie jest w stanie pompować krwi tak efektywnie, jak powinno. Prowadzi to do zastoju krwi w żyłach i gromadzenia się płynu w organizmie.1

Objawy niewydolności serca mogą obejmować:

  • Duszność podczas aktywności lub w spoczynku
  • Trudności z oddychaniem podczas leżenia na plecach
  • Przebudzenie się w nocy z powodu duszności
  • Zmęczenie i osłabienie
  • Obrzęk nóg, kostek, stóp lub brzucha
  • Szybkie lub palpitacyjne bicie serca
  • Uporczywy kaszel lub świszczący oddech
  • Szybki przyrost masy ciała z powodu zatrzymania płynów
  • Utrata apetytu lub nudności
  • Trudności z koncentracją lub zmniejszona czujność12

Niewydolność serca jest chorobą przewlekłą, która z czasem się pogarsza. Istnieją cztery stadia niewydolności serca (A, B, C i D), od wysokiego ryzyka rozwoju niewydolności serca do zaawansowanej niewydolności serca.1

Arytmie serca (Heart Arrhythmias)

Arytmia serca to nieprawidłowy rytm serca. Serce może bić zbyt szybko, zbyt wolno lub nieregularnie.1

Objawy arytmii serca mogą obejmować:

  • Uczucie trzepotania w klatce piersiowej
  • Szybkie bicie serca (tachykardia)
  • Wolne bicie serca (bradykardia)
  • Ból lub dyskomfort w klatce piersiowej
  • Duszność
  • Zawroty głowy
  • Uczucie oszołomienia
  • Omdlenia (syncope) lub prawie omdlenia12

Migotanie przedsionków (AF) jest rodzajem arytmii, przy którym większość osób doświadcza jednego lub więcej z następujących objawów: kołatania serca, braku energii, zawrotów głowy, dyskomfortu w klatce piersiowej i duszności.1

Choroba zastawkowa serca (Heart Valve Disease)

Choroba zastawkowa serca pojawia się, gdy zastawki serca – aortalna, mitralna, płucna i trójdzielna – nie otwierają się lub nie zamykają prawidłowo.1

Objawy choroby zastawkowej serca mogą obejmować:

  • Zmęczenie
  • Duszność
  • Nieregularne bicie serca lub szmer sercowy
  • Obrzęk nóg, kostek lub stóp
  • Ból w klatce piersiowej
  • Omdlenia12

W większości przypadków choroba zastawkowa serca rozwija się powoli i może pozostać niezauważona przez wiele lat.1

Kardiomiopatia (Cardiomyopathy)

Kardiomiopatia to grupa chorób, które wpływają na mięsień sercowy. We wczesnych stadiach kardiomiopatii możesz nie mieć żadnych objawów. Wraz z postępem choroby objawy mogą obejmować:

  • Duszność podczas wysiłku lub w spoczynku
  • Obrzęk nóg, kostek i stóp
  • Zmęczenie
  • Nieregularne bicie serca, które może być szybkie, pulsujące lub trzepoczące
  • Zawroty głowy, uczucie oszołomienia i omdlenia
  • Ból w klatce piersiowej, szczególnie po obfitych posiłkach lub wysiłku fizycznym12

U niektórych osób mogą również występować arytmie, które w niewielkiej liczbie przypadków kardiomiopatii mogą prowadzić do nagłej śmierci.1

Progresja Choroby Serca

Wczesne stadia choroby serca

We wczesnych stadiach choroby serca możesz nie mieć żadnych objawów lub mogą być one bardzo subtelne. Niestety, choroba serca często rozwija się po cichu przez wiele lat, zanim pojawią się wyraźne objawy.1

Wczesne ostrzegawcze oznaki choroby serca mogą obejmować:

  • Ból w klatce piersiowej
  • Duszność
  • Obrzęk nóg
  • Zmęczenie
  • Zawroty głowy, nieoczekiwane omdlenia lub powtarzające się prawie omdlenia1

Ludzie z wysokim ryzykiem chorób serca powinni być świadomi tych wczesnych objawów i regularnie konsultować się z lekarzem.1

Postęp choroby serca

Z czasem choroba serca zwykle się pogarsza i objawy mogą się nasilać. Miażdżyca tętnic wieńcowych może prowadzić do zmniejszonego dopływu krwi do serca, co powoduje dławicę piersiową i ostatecznie może doprowadzić do zawału serca.1

Progresja choroby serca może obejmować następujące etapy:

  • Nadciśnienie tętnicze: Tętnice, które są elastyczne w młodszych latach, twardnieją z wiekiem, a problem ten pogarsza się z powodu nadmiernej masy ciała, braku aktywności fizycznej i palenia tytoniu.
  • Miażdżyca: Kombinacja wysokiego poziomu cholesterolu, wysokiego ciśnienia krwi i innych czynników ryzyka może powodować gromadzenie się cholesterolu w złogi miażdżycowe, ograniczające przepływ krwi do serca.
  • Dławica piersiowa: U niektórych osób zwężenie tętnic wieńcowych powoduje ból w klatce piersiowej podczas wysiłku fizycznego.
  • Zawał serca: Zawał serca następuje zwykle, gdy blaszka miażdżycowa pęka, powodując powstanie skrzepu krwi i zablokowanie tętnicy doprowadzającej krew do serca.12

W przypadku niewydolności serca, proces chorobowy również postępuje przez określone stadia:

Stadium A: Wysokie ryzyko rozwoju niewydolności serca, ale bez objawów ani strukturalnej choroby serca.

Stadium B: Strukturalna choroba serca, ale bez objawów niewydolności serca.

Stadium C: Strukturalna choroba serca z wcześniejszymi lub obecnymi objawami niewydolności serca.

Stadium D: Zaawansowana niewydolność serca wymagająca specjalistycznych interwencji.12

Objawy zaawansowanej choroby serca

W zaawansowanych stadiach choroby serca objawy mogą być bardziej intensywne i wpływać na codzienne funkcjonowanie. Mogą obejmować:

  • Nasilające się duszności, nawet w spoczynku
  • Obrzęk nóg, kostek, stóp i brzucha
  • Szybkie lub nieregularne bicie serca
  • Częste zawroty głowy lub omdlenia
  • Silne zmęczenie uniemożliwiające wykonywanie codziennych czynności
  • Ból w klatce piersiowej w spoczynku
  • Powtarzające się hospitalizacje z powodu problemów kardiologicznych12

Zaawansowana niewydolność serca, nazywana także stadium D lub końcową niewydolnością serca, jest czwartym i ostatnim stadium niewydolności serca i jest najcięższym stadium.1

Czynniki Ryzyka i Powikłania

Czynniki ryzyka choroby serca

Istnieje wiele czynników ryzyka, które mogą zwiększać prawdopodobieństwo rozwoju choroby serca, w tym:

  • Wysokie ciśnienie krwi
  • Wysoki poziom cholesterolu
  • Palenie tytoniu
  • Cukrzyca
  • Otyłość lub nadwaga
  • Brak aktywności fizycznej
  • Rodzinna historia chorób serca
  • Wiek (ryzyko wzrasta wraz z wiekiem)
  • Płeć (mężczyźni mają wyższe ryzyko, chociaż po menopauzie ryzyko u kobiet zbliża się do ryzyka u mężczyzn)
  • Stres
  • Nieprawidłowa dieta12

Ważne jest, aby kontrolować te czynniki ryzyka poprzez zdrowy styl życia i, w razie potrzeby, leczenie medyczne.1

Potencjalne powikłania choroby serca

Nieleczona choroba serca może prowadzić do szeregu poważnych powikłań, w tym:

  • Zawał serca
  • Niewydolność serca
  • Kardiomiopatia
  • Udar mózgu
  • Nieprawidłowy rytm serca (arytmie)
  • Wstrząs kardiogenny
  • Zatrzymanie akcji serca
  • Choroba zastawkowa serca
  • Nadciśnienie płucne
  • Uszkodzenie nerek lub wątroby12

Wiele tych powikłań jest potencjalnie zagrażających życiu, więc wczesne rozpoznanie i leczenie choroby serca jest kluczowe.1

Kiedy Szukać Pomocy Medycznej

Jeśli doświadczasz któregokolwiek z poniższych objawów, powinieneś natychmiast skontaktować się z pomocą medyczną:

  • Ból lub dyskomfort w klatce piersiowej, który nie ustępuje w ciągu kilku minut
  • Silna duszność
  • Omdlenie lub utrata przytomności
  • Nagły, silny ból głowy
  • Nagle pojawiająca się słabość lub drętwienie twarzy, ramienia lub nogi, szczególnie po jednej stronie ciała
  • Nagłe trudności z mówieniem lub rozumieniem mowy
  • Nagłe trudności z widzeniem12

Nie czekaj, aby zobaczyć, czy objawy same ustąpią. W przypadku chorób serca, szczególnie zawału serca, czas jest kluczowy. Im wcześniej otrzymasz pomoc, tym większe są szanse na minimalizację uszkodzeń serca.1

Cichy zawał serca

Niektóre osoby mogą doświadczyć zawału serca bez wyraźnych objawów, co nazywane jest „cichym” zawałem serca (silent myocardial infarction). Występuje on częściej u osób z cukrzycą.1

Zawał serca może również wystąpić bez żadnych objawów. Jest to znane jako cichy zawał serca i jest bardziej powszechne u osób starszych oraz osób z cukrzycą.1

Prognozy i Leczenie

Prognozy dla pacjentów z chorobą serca

Prognozy dla pacjentów z chorobą serca różnią się w zależności od rodzaju i nasilenia choroby, leczenia, wieku, płci i innych czynników zdrowotnych. Ogólnie rzecz biorąc, od momentu diagnozy choroby serca, kobiety mają dłuższą oczekiwaną długość życia (7,9 lat) niż mężczyźni (6,7 lat).1

Wiele osób z chorobą serca może prowadzić pełne życie, gdy przestrzegają planu leczenia zaleconego przez lekarza.1

Choroba serca jest łatwiejsza do leczenia, gdy zostanie wcześnie wykryta.1

Opcje leczenia

Leczenie choroby serca zależy od typu i nasilenia choroby. Cele leczenia choroby serca obejmują:

  • Zapobieganie dalszym uszkodzeniom serca
  • Spowolnienie lub zatrzymanie tworzenia się płytki miażdżycowej
  • Obniżenie ryzyka zakrzepów krwi, aby zapobiec zawałowi serca i udarowi mózgu
  • Złagodzenie objawów
  • Poszerzenie lub ominięcie zablokowanych tętnic
  • Korekcja problemów z zastawkami1

Plan leczenia może obejmować:

  • Zmiany stylu życia, takie jak zdrowa dieta, regularne ćwiczenia i rzucenie palenia
  • Leki na choroby serca, takie jak leki obniżające poziom cholesterolu i ciśnienie krwi
  • Procedury lub operacje serca w poważniejszych przypadkach12

Niektóre leki mogą zmniejszyć lub zapobiec bólowi w klatce piersiowej i kontrolować stany zdrowotne, które mogą pogorszyć chorobę serca.1

W przypadku niewydolności serca, ponieważ nie możesz cofnąć się przez stadia niewydolności serca, celem leczenia jest utrzymanie cię przed przejściem przez kolejne stadia lub spowolnienie postępu twojej niewydolności serca.1

Ważne jest, aby pamiętać, że choroba serca jest przewlekłą, czyli trwającą całe życie, chorobą. Będziesz potrzebować leczenia przez resztę życia.1

Znaczenie wczesnego wykrycia

Wcześniejsze wykrycie i diagnoza ułatwiają leczenie choroby serca. Dlatego tak ważne jest, aby znać objawy ostrzegawcze i rozmawiać z lekarzem o wszelkich objawach lub obawach.1

Choroba serca często rozwija się przez długi czas. Możesz mieć wczesne oznaki lub objawy na długo przed wystąpieniem poważnych problemów z sercem. Lub możesz nie zdawać sobie sprawy, że rozwijasz chorobę serca.1

Poznanie objawów ostrzegawczych może pomóc w uzyskaniu leczenia i zapobiec zawałowi serca lub udarowi.1

Regularne badania lekarskie są niezbędne do identyfikacji problemów przed wystąpieniem poważnych powikłań.1

Jeśli masz jakiekolwiek objawy choroby serca, natychmiast skontaktuj się z lekarzem. Nie czekaj, aż objawy ustąpią, ani nie lekceważ ich jako nic nieznaczących.1

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  1. 11.04.2026
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    Youre probably familiar with some of the more classic symptoms of heart disease. Chest pain (angina) which might feel like an uncomfortable pressure or heaviness. Palpitations or sensation of a racing heart. Feeling short of breath or having difficulty breathing. […] But did you know heart disease can also cause symptoms affecting other parts of your body? If youre experiencing any of the symptoms mentioned below, dont dismiss them as something else. Get them checked out by your GP. […] A persistent cough can also be a symptom of heart failure. Heart failure is where the heart doesnt pump blood around the body as well as it should. […] Jaw pain, or the feeling of a toothache, can be a symptom of reduced flow of blood to the heart muscle, with the pain radiating from your chest to your jaw. This can be a warning sign of a heart attack or angina.
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  • #1 Coronary Heart Disease – Symptoms | NHLBI, NIH
    https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/coronary-heart-disease/symptoms
    A heart attack may cause the following symptoms: Angina, or chest pain caused by the heart, can feel like pressure, squeezing, tightness, or burning. The chest pain is sometimes related to physical activity. The pain or discomfort can also spread to your shoulders, arms, neck, jaw, or back. […] Women are somewhat less likely than men to experience chest pain with a heart attack. Instead, they are more likely to experience: Dizziness, Extreme tiredness, Nausea, Pressure or tightness in the chest, Stomach pain.
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    https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/signs-heart-disease-may-subtle-women-men-rcna43486
    A heart attack occurs when blood flow to the heart muscle is cut off or drastically reduced. […] Chest pain is the classic symptom, but other symptoms associated with heart attacks can be much more subtle, such as a pressure or tightness within the chest that can sometimes radiate to the jaw, arms and back. […] But women often have more symptoms that accompany a heart attack than men, including nausea, lightheadedness, extreme fatigue and cold sweats. […] Younger women, generally considered as younger than 55, tend to experience at least three symptoms during a heart attack. […] A stroke occurs when blood flow to the brain is cut off or drastically reduced. […] Women tend to experience additional symptoms, such as headache, and a more severe altered mental state, according to the review.
  • #1
    https://www.advocatehealth.com/health-services/advocate-heart-institute/programs-and-treatments/coronary-artery-disease-program/symptoms
    Coronary artery disease occurs when the blood vessels that carry blood to your heart (coronary arteries) become blocked and narrowed. […] In the early stages, you may not notice any coronary artery disease symptoms. […] However, as your coronary arteries narrow, you may experience: Chest pain, Racing, fluttering or pounding heartbeats (heart palpitations), Shortness of breath, especially during activity. […] For some people, the first sign of coronary artery disease is a heart attack. […] Signs and symptoms of coronary artery disease can vary greatly from one person to another. Some of the most common coronary artery disease symptoms include: Chest pain, Heart palpitations, Indigestion, Irregular heart rhythms, Severe fatigue, Shortness of breath, Swelling of the hands and feet. […] Women tend to experience heart disease in a different way than men.
  • #1 Everything You Need to Know About Heart Symptoms and Conditions
    https://www.primehv.com/cardiac-services/symptoms-and-conditions/
    Symptoms can include: Chest pain, chest tightness, chest pressure and chest discomfort (angina); Shortness of breath; Pain, numbness, weakness or coldness in your legs or arms if the blood vessels in those parts of your body are narrowed; Pain in the neck, jaw, throat, upper abdomen or back. […] You might not be diagnosed with cardiovascular disease until you have a heart attack, angina, stroke or heart failure. It’s important to watch for cardiovascular symptoms and discuss concerns with your doctor. Cardiovascular disease can sometimes be found early with regular evaluations. […] Heart disease symptoms caused by abnormal heartbeats (heart arrhythmias): A heart arrhythmia is an abnormal heartbeat. Your heart may beat too quickly, too slowly or irregularly. Heart arrhythmia symptoms can include: Fluttering in your chest; Racing heartbeat (tachycardia); Slow heartbeat (bradycardia); Chest pain or discomfort; Shortness of breath; Lightheadedness; Dizziness; Fainting (syncope) or near fainting.
  • #1 Congestive Heart Failure: Symptoms, Stages & Treatment
    https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/17069-heart-failure-understanding-heart-failure
    Congestive heart failure symptoms include: Shortness of breath. Waking up short of breath at night. Chest pain. Heart palpitations. Fatigue when you’re active. Swelling in your ankles, legs and abdomen. Weight gain. Need to urinate while resting at night. A dry, hacking cough. A full (bloated) or hard stomach. Loss of appetite or upset stomach (nausea). […] Unfortunately, congestive heart failure usually gets worse over time. As it worsens, you may have more or different signs or symptoms. […] Heart failure is a chronic condition that gets worse with time. There are four heart failure stages (Stages A, B, C and D). They range from having a high risk of developing heart failure to having advanced heart failure. […] Since you can’t move backward through the heart failure stages, the goal of treatment is to keep you from moving forward through the stages or to slow down the progression of your heart failure. […] If the treatment improves or stops your symptoms, you still need to continue treatment to slow the progression to Stage D. […] Congestive heart failure is a chronic, or lifelong, condition. You’ll need to treat it for the rest of your life.
  • #1 Heart Disease Symptoms & Signs of Other Heart Problems
    https://www.webmd.com/heart-disease/heart-disease-symptoms
    Symptoms of a heart attack can include: Discomfort, pressure, heaviness, or pain in the chest, arm, or below the breastbone, Discomfort radiating to the back, jaw, throat, or arm, Fullness, indigestion, or choking feeling (may feel like heartburn), Sweating, nausea, vomiting, or dizziness, Extreme weakness, anxiety, or shortness of breath, Rapid or irregular heartbeats. […] During a heart attack, symptoms typically last 30 minutes or longer and are not relieved by rest or oral medications. Initial symptoms may start as a mild discomfort that progresses to significant pain. […] Some people have a heart attack without having any symptoms, which is known as a „silent” myocardial infarction (MI). It occurs more often in people with diabetes. […] Symptoms of arrhythmias, or an abnormal heart rhythm, are present, they may include: Palpitations (a feeling of skipped heartbeats, fluttering or „flip-flops” in your chest), Pounding in your chest, Dizziness or feeling light-headed, Fainting, Shortness of breath, Chest discomfort, Weakness or fatigue (feeling very tired).
  • #1 Heart Disease Symptoms & Signs of Other Heart Problems
    https://www.webmd.com/heart-disease/heart-disease-symptoms
    Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a type of arrhythmia. Most people with AF experience one or more of the following symptoms: Heart palpitations (a sudden pounding, fluttering, or racing feeling in the heart), Lack of energy, Dizziness (feeling faint or light-headed), Chest discomfort (pain, pressure, or discomfort in the chest), Shortness of breath (difficulty breathing during normal activities). […] Symptoms of heart failure can include: Shortness of breath noted during activity (most commonly) or at rest, especially when you lie down flat in bed, Cough that produces white sputum, Rapid weight gain (a weight gain of two or three pounds in one day is possible), Swelling in ankles, legs, and abdomen, Dizziness, Fatigue and weakness, Rapid or irregular heartbeats, Other symptoms include nausea, palpitations, and chest pain.
  • #1 Everything You Need to Know About Heart Symptoms and Conditions
    https://www.primehv.com/cardiac-services/symptoms-and-conditions/
    Heart disease symptoms caused by weak heart muscle (dilated cardiomyopathy): In early stages of cardiomyopathy, you may have no symptoms. As the condition worsens, symptoms may include: Breathlessness with exertion or at rest; Swelling of the legs, ankles and feet; Fatigue; Irregular heartbeats that feel rapid, pounding or fluttering; Dizziness, lightheadedness and fainting. […] Heart disease symptoms caused by valvular heart disease: The heart has four valves — the aortic, mitral, pulmonary and tricuspid valves — that open and close to direct blood flow through your heart. Valves may be damaged by a variety of conditions leading to narrowing (stenosis), leaking (regurgitation or insufficiency) or improper closing (prolapse). […] Depending on which valve isn’t working properly, valvular heart disease symptoms generally include: Fatigue; Shortness of breath; Irregular heartbeat; Swollen feet or ankles; Chest pain; Fainting (syncope).
  • #1 Heart disease – Symptoms and causes – Mayo Clinic
    https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/heart-disease/symptoms-causes/syc-20353118
    Symptoms of heart valve disease depend on which valve isn’t working right. Symptoms may include: Chest pain. Fainting or almost fainting. Fatigue. Irregular heartbeats. Shortness of breath. Swollen feet or ankles. […] Get emergency medical help if you have these heart disease symptoms: Chest pain. Shortness of breath. Fainting. […] Heart disease is easier to treat when found early.
  • #1
    https://www.gleneagles.com.sg/conditions-diseases/chronic-heart-disease/symptoms-causes
    As the disease progresses, you may experience increased shortness of breath, fatigue, and dizziness. […] In most cases, valvular heart disease develops slowly and may go unnoticed for many years. Some symptoms to take note of are chest pain (angina), fainting or lightheadedness and dizziness, fatigue or weakness, heart murmur, shortness of breath, and swelling in the ankles, feet or stomach.
  • #1 Heart Disease Symptoms & Signs of Other Heart Problems
    https://www.webmd.com/heart-disease/heart-disease-symptoms
    Like valve disease, heart failure symptoms may not be related to how weak your heart is. You may have many symptoms, but your heart function may be only mildly weakened. Or you may have a severely damaged heart, with few or no symptoms. […] Many people with heart muscle disease, or cardiomyopathy, have no symptoms or only minor symptoms, and live a normal life. Other people develop symptoms, which progress and worsen as heart function worsens. […] Symptoms of cardiomyopathy may occur at any age and may include: Chest pain or pressure (occurs usually with exercise or physical activity, but can also occur with rest or after meals), Heart failure symptoms (see above), Swelling of the lower extremities, Fatigue, Fainting, Palpitations (fluttering in the chest due to abnormal heart rhythms).
  • #1 Heart Disease Symptoms & Signs of Other Heart Problems
    https://www.webmd.com/heart-disease/heart-disease-symptoms
    Some people also have arrhythmias. These can lead to sudden death in a small number of people with cardiomyopathy. […] When present, symptoms of pericarditis may include: Chest pain which is different from angina (chest pain caused by coronary artery disease); it may be sharp and located in the center of the chest. The pain may radiate to the neck and occasionally, the arms and back. It is made worse when lying down, taking a deep breath in, coughing, or swallowing and relieved by sitting forward.
  • #1 Early-Stage Heart Disease: Common Signs and Effective Treatments: Kishore K. Arcot , MD, FACC, FSCAI, FSVM, RPVI: Cardiology
    https://www.memphisvein.com/blog/early-stage-heart-disease-common-signs-and-effective-treatments
    Wouldnt it be great if your body sent obvious warning signs alerting you to early-stage heart disease? Unfortunately, thats not the way your body works. […] In the early stages of heart disease, you dont have symptoms or warning signs. Without treatment, these conditions keep getting progressively worse. When they reach a more advanced stage, you may start to experience symptoms such as: Unusual tiredness or fatigue, Occasional or brief chest pain, Difficulty sleeping, Shortness of breath, Dizziness or lightheadedness, Leg pain when youre active, Racing or fluttering heart, Swelling in your legs or ankles, Swelling in your abdomen, Need to urinate during the night. […] The bottom line is that you can intervene to prevent heart disease; you just cant depend on waiting for symptoms to appear.
  • #1 Heart Disease: Symptoms & Causes
    https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/24129-heart-disease
    Heart disease is a variety of issues that can affect your heart. When people think about heart disease, they often think of the most common type coronary artery disease (CAD) and the heart attacks it can cause. […] You can have different symptoms of heart disease depending on what’s wrong. Heart disease symptoms may include: Pounding or racing heart (palpitations). Sweating. Lightheadedness. Shortness of breath. Dizziness or sudden unexplained loss of consciousness. Chest or upper body pain, pressure, heaviness or discomfort. Neck pain. Heartburn or indigestion. Nausea or vomiting. Swelling in your lower body. Exhaustion. Difficulty sleeping. Inability to handle exercise. Fever. […] Early warning signs of heart disease include: Chest pain. Shortness of breath. Swelling in your legs. Fatigue. Dizziness, fainting unexpectedly or near-fainting repeatedly.
  • #1 Coronary Heart Disease – Symptoms | NHLBI, NIH
    https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/coronary-heart-disease/symptoms
    If you cant tell whether your chest pain is a heart attack, call 9-1-1 right away. […] Sometimes coronary heart disease is „silent,” meaning you may not have any symptoms until you have a heart attack or other complication. This can make coronary heart disease hard to diagnose. […] Coronary heart disease often develops over many years. As plaque builds up and narrows the coronary arteries, you’re more likely to have symptoms such as chest pain, shortness of breath, or neck pain when you exert yourself. Symptoms often go away with rest and return when you are active or under stress. Symptoms may get worse as plaque keeps building up. […] Chest pain or discomfort that does not go away or occurs while you are resting might be a sign of a heart attack. All chest pain should be checked by a healthcare provider.
  • #1 Understanding the Stages of Heart Disease – Consumer ReportsConsumer ReportsSearchAccount InformationAccount InformationFavoritesFavoritesFavoritesSave products iconSavings iconBest time to buy iconRecall tracker iconTV screen optimizer iconSavings iconBe
    https://www.consumerreports.org/heart-disease/understanding-the-stages-of-heart-disease/
    Heart disease often starts quietly, progressing from high blood pressure to clogged coronary arteries with few obvious symptoms. […] High blood pressure: Your arteries—flexible and elastic in younger years—harden with age, a problem worsened by too much body weight, not being active enough, and smoking, among other things. […] Over time, that can damage the vessel walls, creating perfect places for cholesterol in your blood to lodge. […] Atherosclerosis: A mix of high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and other risk factors can cause cholesterol to build up into plaque deposits, constraining blood flow to the heart. […] Angina: For some people, the narrowing of the coronary arteries causes chest pain when they exert themselves. That pain is known as angina. […] Heart attack: People with angina are almost lucky. Angina is the pain that signals something is wrong before a person has a heart attack.
  • #1 Classes and Stages of Heart Failure | American Heart Association
    https://www.heart.org/en/health-topics/heart-failure/what-is-heart-failure/classes-of-heart-failure
    Heart failure can progress, so researchers have identified four stages of the disease — A, B, C and D. Health care professionals also classify heart failure when it has progressed to stages C and D. This classification measures a patient’s overall heart function and severity of symptoms. […] Stage C: Symptomatic heart failure […] People with current or previous symptoms of heart failure. […] Stage D: Advanced heart failure […] People with heart failure symptoms that interfere with daily life functions or lead to repeated hospitalizations. […] By classifying patients in stage C and stage D heart failure, health care professionals better understand how to treat people in these more advanced stages. Health care professionals typically classify patients’ heart failure according to the severity of their symptoms. […] Symptoms of heart failure at rest. Any physical activity causes further discomfort.
  • #1 End-Stage Heart Failure: What is it, Symptoms | Mass General Brigham
    https://www.massgeneralbrigham.org/en/patient-care/services-and-specialties/heart/conditions/end-stage-heart-failure
    Heart failure describes the heart getting progressively weaker over time. […] The severity of heart failure gets worse over time. […] Advanced heart failure, also called Stage D or end-stage heart failure, is the fourth and final stage and is the most severe stage of heart failure. […] In end-stage heart failure, you have severe symptoms of heart failure that interfere with daily life. You may have gone to the hospital repeatedly for heart failure symptoms. […] Heart failure occurs when the heart becomes weaker, and end-stage heart failure means the heart is too weak to pump blood through the body effectively. When that happens, you experience symptoms related to the poor circulation of blood: Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, Edema (fluid buildup and swelling) in the legs, feet and torso, Irregular heartbeat, Fainting spells, Heart palpitations, Fatigue (feeling tired or weak), Nausea and loss of appetite, Unexpected weight loss or gain, Coughing, Difficulty thinking clearly.
  • #1 Heart Disease: Symptoms & Causes
    https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/24129-heart-disease
    Some types of heart disease can lead to other kinds of heart disease. Complications of heart disease many of which are life-threatening include: Heart attack. Heart failure. Cardiomyopathy. Stroke. Abnormal heart rhythms. Cardiogenic shock. Cardiac arrest. Heart valve disease. Pulmonary hypertension. Damage to your kidneys or liver. […] Medications and/or procedures can help people who have various types of heart disease. It’s easier to treat most types of heart disease if you get an early diagnosis instead of waiting for symptoms to get worse. Many people can live full lives when they follow their healthcare providers treatment plan. […] If you have coronary artery disease (the most common kind of heart disease), you can improve your health by making changes to your daily life. This may include reducing how much salt and saturated fat you eat and increasing how much you exercise. In addition, a provider may recommend taking medicine to lower your cholesterol and/or blood pressure. […] Contact your provider if you have heart disease symptoms. […] Call your local emergency number if you suddenly experience these issues: Chest pain, pressure, heaviness or discomfort. Fainting. Shortness of breath.
  • #1 Heart disease: Types, causes, and treatments
    https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/237191
    Heart attack can lead to cardiac arrest, which is when the heart stops and the body can no longer function. […] Heart failure can result from untreated coronary artery disease, high blood pressure, arrhythmias, and other conditions. […] Heart failure can be life threatening, but seeking early treatment for heart-related conditions can help prevent complications. […] Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy can worsen over time and lead to various heart problems. […] Anyone with a family history of this condition should ask for screening, as receiving treatment can help prevent complications. […] The most common cause of heart attack is plaque, a blood clot, or both in a coronary artery. […] In time, the heart muscle weakens, and there is a risk of heart failure and arrhythmias.
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    https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/cardiovascular-diseases-(cvds)
    Heart attacks and strokes are usually acute events and are mainly caused by a blockage that prevents blood from flowing to the heart or brain. The most common reason for this is a build-up of fatty deposits on the inner walls of the blood vessels that supply the heart or brain. Strokes can be caused by bleeding from a blood vessel in the brain or from blood clots. […] Symptoms of a heart attack include: pain or discomfort in the centre of the chest; and/or pain or discomfort in the arms, the left shoulder, elbows, jaw, or back. In addition the person may experience difficulty in breathing or shortness of breath; nausea or vomiting; light-headedness or faintness; a cold sweat; and turning pale. Women are more likely than men to have shortness of breath, nausea, vomiting, and back or jaw pain.
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    https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronary-heart-disease/symptoms/
    A heart attack can sometimes happen without any symptoms. This is known as a silent myocardial infarction and is more common in older people and people with diabetes. […] Heart failure can also happen in people with CHD. The heart becomes too weak to pump blood around the body, which can cause fluid to build up in the lungs, making it increasingly difficult to breathe. […] Heart failure can happen suddenly (acute heart failure) or gradually, over time (chronic heart failure).
  • #1 Heart Disease: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment & Signs in Women – Healthgrades
    https://resources.healthgrades.com/right-care/heart-health/heart-disease
    Life expectancy and prognosis vary greatly by the type and severity of heart disease, treatment, your age, biological sex, other health conditions you may have, and other factors. Keep in mind that heart disease includes many different conditions affecting the heart or its blood vessels (the coronary arteries), from atherosclerosis to heart failure. Overall, from the time of heart disease diagnosis, women have a longer life expectancy (7.9 years) than men (6.7 years). […] Heart disease prognosis depends on following the treatment plan, such as taking prescribed medications, and adopting a healthy lifestyle. Your cardiologist is the best resource for help understanding your own prognosis and the factors that can improve it.
  • #1 Heart Disease Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments
    https://www.upmc.com/services/heart-vascular/conditions/heart-disease
    What Are The Signs And Symptoms Of Heart Disease? Because heart disease can manifest in different ways, it can be hard to notice symptoms and get a diagnosis. Not everyone has symptoms of heart disease, and sometimes symptoms can be subtle based on what type of heart disease you have. Common signs and symptoms include: Heart attack. Chest pain or discomfort (angina). Shortness of breath when active or resting. Fatigue. Swelling in the feet, legs, ankles, or stomach. If you have arrhythmia, you may feel like your heart is fluttering, beating too fast, or skipping a beat. […] Treatment depends on the type of heart disease and how severe. The goals of heart disease treatment are to: Prevent further heart damage. Slow or stop the buildup of plaque. Lower the risk of blood clots to prevent heart attack and stroke. Relieve symptoms. Widen or bypass arteries. Correct valve problems. A treatment plan may include lifestyle changes, heart disease drugs, and surgery.
  • #1 Coronary Heart Disease – Treatment | NHLBI, NIH
    https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/coronary-heart-disease/treatment
    Symptoms are likely to worsen as plaque builds up in the coronary arteries. […] Some medicines can reduce or prevent chest pain and manage health conditions that can worsen coronary heart disease. […] Medicines to control blood sugar can help lower the risk of complications for people with diabetes and coronary heart disease. […] You may need a procedure or heart surgery to treat serious coronary heart disease and lower your risk of complications.
  • #1 Symptoms of Heart Disease | Abbott Newsroom
    https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/healthy-heart/learn-the-symptoms-of-heart-disease.html
    Depending on which valve isn’t working properly, valvular heart disease symptoms may include: Chest pain, Fatigue, Shortness of breath, Irregular heartbeat or heart murmur, Swollen feet or ankles, Dizziness or fainting. […] Earlier detection and diagnosis makes heart disease easier to treat. That’s why it’s so important to know the warning signs and talk to your doctor about any symptoms or concerns you may have.
  • #1 Warning signs and symptoms of heart disease: MedlinePlus Medical EncyclopediaLock
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000775.htm
    Heart disease often develops over time. You may have early signs or symptoms long before you have serious heart problems. Or, you may not realize you are developing heart disease. The warning signs of heart disease may not be obvious. Also, not every person has the same symptoms. […] Certain symptoms, such as chest pain, ankle swelling, and shortness of breath may be signals that something is wrong. Learning the warning signs can help you get treatment and help prevent a heart attack or stroke. […] Chest pain is still the most common symptom of poor blood flow to the heart or a heart attack. This type of chest pain is called angina or angina pectoris. […] Women, older adults, and people with diabetes may have little or no chest pain when they have a heart problem. Some people have symptoms other than chest pain, such as fatigue, shortness of breath, general weakness, and change in skin color or greyish pallor.
  • #1 Recognizing Heart Disease Symptoms Early | CHRISTUS Health
    https://www.christushealth.org/connect/your-health/cardiovascular-health/recognizing-heart-disease-symptoms-early
    Why These Symptoms Matter […] Heart disease is the leading cause of death worldwide, affecting millions every year. According to the CDC, about 1 in 5 deaths in the U.S. is due to heart disease. Early detection plays a vital role in improving outcomes. Recognizing symptoms and seeking care early can reduce the risk of heart failure and improve quality of life. Regular checkups are essential for identifying issues before they lead to serious complications.
  • #1 Warning signs and symptoms of heart disease: MedlinePlus Medical EncyclopediaLock
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000775.htm
    When the heart can’t pump blood as well as it should, blood backs up in the veins that go from the lungs to the heart. Fluid leaks into the lungs and causes shortness of breath. This is a symptom of heart failure. […] Swelling (edema) in your lower legs is another sign of a heart problem. When your heart doesn’t work as well, blood flow slows and backs up in the veins in your legs. This causes fluid to build up in your tissues. […] Tiredness can have many causes. Sometimes it simply means that you need more rest. But feeling run down can be a sign of a more serious problem. Fatigue may be a sign of heart trouble when you feel much more tired than normal. […] If your heart can’t pump blood as well, it may beat faster to try to keep up. You may feel your heart racing or throbbing. A fast or uneven heartbeat can also be a sign of an arrhythmia. […] If you have any signs of heart disease, contact your health care provider right away. Don’t wait to see if the symptoms go away or dismiss them as nothing.
  • #2 Heart disease: Types, causes, and treatments
    https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/237191
    Heart disease refers to any problem affecting the heart, such as coronary artery disease, arrhythmia, and heart failure. […] According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. […] The symptoms of heart disease depend on the specific type a person has. Also, some heart conditions cause no symptoms at all. […] That said, the following symptoms may indicate a heart problem: angina, or chest pain; difficulty breathing; fatigue and lightheadedness; swelling due to fluid retention, or edema. […] Some signs and symptoms that could indicate heart attack include: chest pain; breathlessness; heart palpitations; nausea; stomach pain; sweating; arm, jaw, back, or leg pain; a choking sensation; swollen ankles; fatigue; an irregular heartbeat.
  • #2 Heart Disease: Symptoms & Causes
    https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/24129-heart-disease
    Heart disease is a variety of issues that can affect your heart. When people think about heart disease, they often think of the most common type coronary artery disease (CAD) and the heart attacks it can cause. […] You can have different symptoms of heart disease depending on what’s wrong. Heart disease symptoms may include: Pounding or racing heart (palpitations). Sweating. Lightheadedness. Shortness of breath. Dizziness or sudden unexplained loss of consciousness. Chest or upper body pain, pressure, heaviness or discomfort. Neck pain. Heartburn or indigestion. Nausea or vomiting. Swelling in your lower body. Exhaustion. Difficulty sleeping. Inability to handle exercise. Fever. […] Early warning signs of heart disease include: Chest pain. Shortness of breath. Swelling in your legs. Fatigue. Dizziness, fainting unexpectedly or near-fainting repeatedly.
  • #2 Heart Disease in Women > Fact Sheets > Yale Medicine
    https://www.yalemedicine.org/conditions/heart-disease-women
    Many symptoms of heart disease are the same for men and women, but women also have others that are not as obvious or typical. […] Among both sexes, the most common symptoms for several types of heart disease are: Chest discomfort or pressure, described as feeling like an elephant is sitting on the chest. […] New feelings of chest discomfort or shortness of breath while exercising. […] Women are also more likely to feel sharp, burning pain in their chest, and to have pain in the neck, jaw, throat, stomach, or back. These are called „atypical symptoms.” […] Depending on the type of heart disease a woman has, her treatment options can vary. […] If a woman has high blood pressure and/or high cholesterol, medications can be prescribed to lower them and reduce her risk for further complications.
  • #2 Women and heart disease: symptoms and diagnosis • HRI
    https://www.hri.org.au/health/learn/cardiovascular-disease/women-and-heart-disease
    Women are more likely to experience symptoms of heart attack unrelated to chest pain, such as: discomfort in the neck, jaw, shoulder, upper back or abdomen, breathlessness and a general feeling of unwellness, pain, tightness or discomfort in one or both arms, nausea or vomiting, heartburn or indigestion, sweating, light-headedness or dizziness, unusual fatigue. […] The symptoms of heart blockage depend on the severity of the disease. […] The common signs and symptoms of heart blockage for females include the following: Chest pain (angina): If the heart does not receive enough oxygen due to blocked coronary arteries, there may be a feeling of pressure or tightness in the chest. […] Symptoms may also become stronger or more frequent as the disease progresses.
  • #2
    https://www.advocatehealth.com/health-services/advocate-heart-institute/programs-and-treatments/coronary-artery-disease-program/symptoms
    Coronary artery disease occurs when the blood vessels that carry blood to your heart (coronary arteries) become blocked and narrowed. […] In the early stages, you may not notice any coronary artery disease symptoms. […] However, as your coronary arteries narrow, you may experience: Chest pain, Racing, fluttering or pounding heartbeats (heart palpitations), Shortness of breath, especially during activity. […] For some people, the first sign of coronary artery disease is a heart attack. […] Signs and symptoms of coronary artery disease can vary greatly from one person to another. Some of the most common coronary artery disease symptoms include: Chest pain, Heart palpitations, Indigestion, Irregular heart rhythms, Severe fatigue, Shortness of breath, Swelling of the hands and feet. […] Women tend to experience heart disease in a different way than men.
  • #2 Heart Failure Signs and Symptoms | American Heart Association
    https://www.heart.org/en/health-topics/heart-failure/warning-signs-of-heart-failure
    If you have more than one or more symptoms of heart failure, even if you haven’t been diagnosed with any heart problems, report them to your health care professional and ask for an evaluation of your heart. […] This table lists the most common signs and symptoms of heart failure, explains why they occur and describes how to recognize them. […] Shortness of breath (also called dyspnea) […] Persistent coughing or wheezing […] Buildup of excess fluid in body tissues (edema) […] Tiredness, fatigue […] Lack of appetite, nausea […] Confusion, impaired thinking […] Increased heart rate […] Weight changes […] If you have been diagnosed with heart failure, it’s important for you to manage and keep track of symptoms. Your health care team will tell you which heart failure symptoms you should track. The most common are blood pressure, heart rate, weight and fluid intake. You may also be asked to keep track of other factors, such as oxygen use and diuretic („water pill”) use. Always report any sudden changes to your health care team.
  • #2 Everything You Need to Know About Heart Symptoms and Conditions
    https://www.primehv.com/cardiac-services/symptoms-and-conditions/
    Symptoms can include: Chest pain, chest tightness, chest pressure and chest discomfort (angina); Shortness of breath; Pain, numbness, weakness or coldness in your legs or arms if the blood vessels in those parts of your body are narrowed; Pain in the neck, jaw, throat, upper abdomen or back. […] You might not be diagnosed with cardiovascular disease until you have a heart attack, angina, stroke or heart failure. It’s important to watch for cardiovascular symptoms and discuss concerns with your doctor. Cardiovascular disease can sometimes be found early with regular evaluations. […] Heart disease symptoms caused by abnormal heartbeats (heart arrhythmias): A heart arrhythmia is an abnormal heartbeat. Your heart may beat too quickly, too slowly or irregularly. Heart arrhythmia symptoms can include: Fluttering in your chest; Racing heartbeat (tachycardia); Slow heartbeat (bradycardia); Chest pain or discomfort; Shortness of breath; Lightheadedness; Dizziness; Fainting (syncope) or near fainting.
  • #2 Everything You Need to Know About Heart Symptoms and Conditions
    https://www.primehv.com/cardiac-services/symptoms-and-conditions/
    Heart disease symptoms caused by weak heart muscle (dilated cardiomyopathy): In early stages of cardiomyopathy, you may have no symptoms. As the condition worsens, symptoms may include: Breathlessness with exertion or at rest; Swelling of the legs, ankles and feet; Fatigue; Irregular heartbeats that feel rapid, pounding or fluttering; Dizziness, lightheadedness and fainting. […] Heart disease symptoms caused by valvular heart disease: The heart has four valves — the aortic, mitral, pulmonary and tricuspid valves — that open and close to direct blood flow through your heart. Valves may be damaged by a variety of conditions leading to narrowing (stenosis), leaking (regurgitation or insufficiency) or improper closing (prolapse). […] Depending on which valve isn’t working properly, valvular heart disease symptoms generally include: Fatigue; Shortness of breath; Irregular heartbeat; Swollen feet or ankles; Chest pain; Fainting (syncope).
  • #2 Symptoms of Heart Disease | Abbott Newsroom
    https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/healthy-heart/learn-the-symptoms-of-heart-disease.html
    It’s important to know the symptoms of the various types of heart disease. […] Symptoms of atherosclerotic disease depend on which blood vessels are affected and may include: Chest pain (angina), Shortness of breath, Sudden numbness or weakness of the leg, arm or face (stroke), Sudden dizziness, difficulty walking or difficulty speaking, Pain or coldness in your legs or arms (caused by the narrowing of the blood vessels in those parts of your body). […] Symptoms of heart arrhythmia may include: A fluttering or thumping in your chest, A slow or racing heartbeat, Chest pain, Shortness of breath, Fainting or dizziness, Lightheadedness. […] In the early stages of the disease, you may not have any symptoms. As cardiomyopathy progresses, the heart weakens and has difficulty pumping blood throughout the body. Symptoms of cardiomyopathy may include: Shortness of breath or trouble breathing with physical exertion, or even at rest, Swelling of the abdomen, legs, ankles, feet and veins of the neck, Fatigue, Chest pain, especially after large meals or physical exertion, Irregular heartbeats that feel too fast, too slow or have an irregular rhythm, Heart murmurs (extra or unusual sounds during a heartbeat), Dizziness, lightheadedness and fainting.
  • #2 Understanding the Stages of Heart Disease – Consumer ReportsConsumer ReportsSearchAccount InformationAccount InformationFavoritesFavoritesFavoritesSave products iconSavings iconBest time to buy iconRecall tracker iconTV screen optimizer iconSavings iconBe
    https://www.consumerreports.org/heart-disease/understanding-the-stages-of-heart-disease/
    But most patients don’t have any warnings. Heart attacks usually happen when a plaque ruptures, causing a blood clot to form and block an artery feeding the heart. […] Aortic valve disease: Aging, combined with high blood pressure, diabetes, and other risk factors, can also damage the heart’s valves, or the flaps that open and close to synchronize blood flow through the organ. […] That can prevent a valve from fully opening or closing, limiting the flow of blood out of the heart or allowing blood to leak back in. Over time, that can cause chest pain or tightness, shortness of breath, fainting or dizziness, or fatigue. […] Heart failure: High blood pressure, atherosclerosis, valve disease, and heart attacks—alone or combined with diabetes, thyroid disorders, and other conditions—can eventually weaken your heart, making it harder for it to pump blood through the body. […] That’s called heart failure, and it can lead to shortness of breath, fatigue, and swelling in the legs, neck, and abdomen.
  • #2 Congestive heart failure: Stages 1–4 symptoms and causes
    https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/317848
    There are four stages of congestive heart failure. These are stages A, B, C, and D. A persons chance of surviving decreases when the condition progresses to the next stage. […] Congestive heart failure may happen when the heart muscle is too weak or when another health issue prevents it from circulating blood efficiently. Over time, systolic congestive heart failure, or heart failure (HF), can lead to dysfunction of other organs due to inefficient pumping. […] A person usually has no symptoms of HF at this stage but may experience symptoms of their chronic conditions. […] Most people at stage B still do not show symptoms of HF. […] People at this stage will show symptoms of HF linked to underlying structural heart disease, including fatigue or breathlessness. These symptoms usually occur due to problems with the squeezing function of the left ventricle or the pumping chamber of the heart.
  • #2 End-Stage Heart Failure: What is it, Symptoms | Mass General Brigham
    https://www.massgeneralbrigham.org/en/patient-care/services-and-specialties/heart/conditions/end-stage-heart-failure
    In addition to the physical symptoms that end-stage heart failure provokes, it’s common for patients with advanced heart failure to suffer psychological symptoms such as depression or anxiety about the future. […] Typical signs of advanced heart failure include difficulty breathing, fatigue, swelling in the legs and abdomen, irregular heartbeat, and fatigue.
  • #2 Early-Stage Heart Disease: Common Signs and Effective Treatments: Kishore K. Arcot , MD, FACC, FSCAI, FSVM, RPVI: Cardiology
    https://www.memphisvein.com/blog/early-stage-heart-disease-common-signs-and-effective-treatments
    Like full-blown cardiovascular disease, the conditions of early-stage heart disease dont cause obvious signs until they reach an advanced stage. […] When the conditions that cause cardiovascular disease are caught at an early stage, you can usually reverse the problem by changing your lifestyle. Your diet, exercise routine, body weight, and habits such as smoking and drinking alcohol have a direct impact on your blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar. […] If lifestyle changes dont do the job or you have a severe condition, we prescribe medications to target the underlying conditions. In some cases, such as an artery thats significantly blocked by atherosclerosis, we may recommend a minimally invasive procedure to eliminate the problem.
  • #2 Heart disease: Types, causes, and treatments
    https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/237191
    Heart attack can lead to cardiac arrest, which is when the heart stops and the body can no longer function. […] Heart failure can result from untreated coronary artery disease, high blood pressure, arrhythmias, and other conditions. […] Heart failure can be life threatening, but seeking early treatment for heart-related conditions can help prevent complications. […] Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy can worsen over time and lead to various heart problems. […] Anyone with a family history of this condition should ask for screening, as receiving treatment can help prevent complications. […] The most common cause of heart attack is plaque, a blood clot, or both in a coronary artery. […] In time, the heart muscle weakens, and there is a risk of heart failure and arrhythmias.
  • #2 Heart Disease: Symptoms & Causes
    https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/24129-heart-disease
    Some types of heart disease can lead to other kinds of heart disease. Complications of heart disease many of which are life-threatening include: Heart attack. Heart failure. Cardiomyopathy. Stroke. Abnormal heart rhythms. Cardiogenic shock. Cardiac arrest. Heart valve disease. Pulmonary hypertension. Damage to your kidneys or liver. […] Medications and/or procedures can help people who have various types of heart disease. It’s easier to treat most types of heart disease if you get an early diagnosis instead of waiting for symptoms to get worse. Many people can live full lives when they follow their healthcare providers treatment plan. […] If you have coronary artery disease (the most common kind of heart disease), you can improve your health by making changes to your daily life. This may include reducing how much salt and saturated fat you eat and increasing how much you exercise. In addition, a provider may recommend taking medicine to lower your cholesterol and/or blood pressure. […] Contact your provider if you have heart disease symptoms. […] Call your local emergency number if you suddenly experience these issues: Chest pain, pressure, heaviness or discomfort. Fainting. Shortness of breath.
  • #2 Heart Disease Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments
    https://www.upmc.com/services/heart-vascular/conditions/heart-disease
    What Are The Signs And Symptoms Of Heart Disease? Because heart disease can manifest in different ways, it can be hard to notice symptoms and get a diagnosis. Not everyone has symptoms of heart disease, and sometimes symptoms can be subtle based on what type of heart disease you have. Common signs and symptoms include: Heart attack. Chest pain or discomfort (angina). Shortness of breath when active or resting. Fatigue. Swelling in the feet, legs, ankles, or stomach. If you have arrhythmia, you may feel like your heart is fluttering, beating too fast, or skipping a beat. […] Treatment depends on the type of heart disease and how severe. The goals of heart disease treatment are to: Prevent further heart damage. Slow or stop the buildup of plaque. Lower the risk of blood clots to prevent heart attack and stroke. Relieve symptoms. Widen or bypass arteries. Correct valve problems. A treatment plan may include lifestyle changes, heart disease drugs, and surgery.