What Are the Symptoms of Coronary Artery Disease?
The most common symptom of coronary artery disease is angina (also called angina pectoris). Angina is often referred to as chest pain. It is also described as chest discomfort, heaviness, tightness, pressure, aching, burning, numbness, fullness, or squeezing. It can be mistaken for indigestion or heartburn. Angina is usually felt in the chest, but may also be felt in the left shoulder, arms, neck, back or jaw. If you have angina or any of the symptoms listed below that last for more than 5 minutes, SEEK EMERGENCY TREATMENT (CALL 9-1-1) WITHOUT DELAY. These symptoms could be the signs of a heart attack (also called myocardial infarction or MI) and immediate treatment is essential. • Pain or discomfort in other areas of the upper body including the arms, left shoulder, back, neck, jaw, or stomach • Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath • Sweating or “cold sweat” • Fullness, indigestion, or choking feeling (may feel like “heartburn”) • Nausea or vomiting • Light-headedness, dizzines
