Question 1

what are the symptoms of coronary artery disease in women?

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CAD in women: Often  women have the same symptoms as men,  however, women can more frequently than men have atypical symptoms such as nausea, shortness of breath or heart failure.  This is because women develop heart disease at an older age and with other illnesses such as diabetes, hypertension and kidney disease.

Question 2

how can i tell if my symptoms are coronary artery disease?

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CAD: To find out if your symptoms are caused by coronary artery disease you need to consult your physician.

Question 3

how do you  manage the symptoms of coronary artery disease?

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CAD: By reducing the demand and increasing the coronary blood supply we can pharmacologically reduce anginal symptoms and manage CAD medically.  Beta-blockers, nitrates, and calcium channel blockers can help.  Aspirin reduces the risk of mi by making platelets less likely to stick together and cause clots.  Lipi-lowering meds like statins can stabilize and slow progression of blockages.

Question 4

what are the most common symptoms of coronary artery disease?

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Symptoms of CAD: Usually, there are no symptoms of coronary artery disease (cad).  Contributing factors include hypertension, obesity, lack of exercise, stress, high cholesterol.  If  you or your doctor suspect cad, then you should get checked.  Sometimes, however, the first symptom is a heart attack or a stroke.

Question 5

what are signs and symptoms of coronary artery disease?

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Chest pain: The main symptom would be chest pain especially that occuring on exertion. Most of the other signs and symptoms are related to complications of the disease and not the disease itself. If the disease leads to a heart attack then you could get shortness of breath, fatigue, passin out, or palpitations.

Question 6

what are the symptoms of coronary artery disease (cad) in men?

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CAD in men: Often there are no symptoms until patients develop chest pain or angina.  The pain may be in the chest, shoulder, jaw, epigastric area or arm.  Usually there are associated with other symptoms such as shortness of breath, nausea, lightheadedness and/or diaphoresis.  The hallmark of cardiac chest pain is that it comes and goes with activity and resolves with rest.

Question 7

what are the symptoms associated with coronary artery disease?

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Many and varied: CAD can pesent with chest pain , left arm pain or a varient ie jaw teeth neck etc nausea diaphoresis shortness of breath can be anginal equivalent. It can be at rest or with exertion.If it occurs at rtest then its demed more unstable and demands immediate treatment.

Question 8

what is the principal symptom of coronary artery disease?

Accepted Answer

Many symptoms: Many symptoms. The most common are chest pain, shortness of breath, jaw pain, arm pain, sweating, fatigue, abdominal pain, leg pain, dizziness and also back pain. Sometimes coronary artery disease is a stealth disease and there are no symptoms.

Question 9

what symptoms typically go along with coronary artery disease?

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Multiple: From the classic chest pressure going up to the jaw and left arm, to shortness of breath on exertion, to just simple fatigue. Many factors play a role. Your doctor should be able to rule this one out for you with fairly simple tests. A good, detailed history of symptoms and examination is the best way to start the process. Don't delay.

Question 10

help please! is angina a life-threatning symptom of a coronary artery disease?

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Yes: Angina represents decreased blood flow to the heart, this can lead to heart muscle death (a heart attack) if blood flow is not promptly restored.
Someone having cardiac angina should have an evaluation of their coronary arteries as soon as possible and be placed on meds that decrease the work of the heart (often beta blockers) and prevent clotting (like aspirin). Usually a catheterization dpne.

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