Heart disease symptoms depend on what type of heart problem you have.
Coronary artery disease symptoms may be different for men and women. For instance, men are more likely to have chest pain. Women are more likely to have other signs and symptoms along with chest discomfort, such as shortness of breath, nausea and extreme fatigue. Cardiovascular disease can sometimes be found early with regular health checks.
Heart valve problems can be caused by a number of things leading to the valves narrowing, leaking or not closing properly. The heart has four valves, the aortic, mitral, pulmonary and tricuspid valves, that open and close to direct blood through your heart. Depending on which valve isn't working properly, valvular heart disease signs and symptoms generally include; fatigue, shortness of breath, chest pain, irregular heartbeat and swollen feet or ankles.
Abnormal heartbeats symptoms can include a fast heartbeat, a slow heartbeat, chest pain, shortness of breath and dizziness or fainting. Other heart conditions include; heart defects that you’re born with (congenital heart defects), diseased heart muscle and heart infection These conditions will have symptoms such as shortness of breath, swelling of the legs, ankles and feet, fatigue and an irregular heartbeat.
