Angina symptoms include: Chest pain or discomfort Pain in your arms, neck, jaw, shoulder or back accompanying chest

ng chest pain Nausea Fatigue Shortness of breath Anxiety Sweating Dizziness

The chest pain and discomfort common with angina may be described as pressure, squeezing, fullness or pain in the center of your chest. Some people with angina symptoms describe angina as feeling like a vise is squeezing their chest, or feeling like a heavy weight has been placed on their chest. The severity, duration and type of angina can vary. It's important to recognize if you have new or changing chest pain. New or different symptoms may signal a more dangerous form of angina (unstable angina) or a heart attack. Stable angina is the most common form of angina and typically occurs with exertion and goes away with rest. If chest pain is a new symptom for you, it's important to see your health care provider to find out what's causing your chest pain and to get proper treatment. If your stable angina gets worse or changes, becoming unstable, seek medical attention immediately. Characteristics of stable angina Develops when your heart works harder, such as when you exercise or climb stairs Can usually be predicted and the pain is usually similar to previous types of chest pain you've had Lasts a short time, perhaps five minutes or less Disappears sooner if you rest or use your angina medication Could feel like indigestion Might spread to your arms, back or other areas Can be triggered by mental or emotional stress

Characteristics of unstable angina (a medical emergency) Occurs even at rest Is a change in your usual pattern of angina Is unexpected Is usually more severe and lasts longer than stable angina, maybe as long as 30 minutes May not disappear with rest or use of angina medication Might signal a heart attack Usually happens when you're resting Is often severe May be relieved by angina medication

Characteristics of variant angina (Prinzmetal's angina)

Angina in women A woman's angina symptoms can be different from the classic angina symptoms. For example, a woman may have chest pain that feels like a stabbing, pulsating or sharp form of chest pain

rather than the more typical vise-like pressure. Women are also more likely to experience symptoms, such as nausea, shortness of breath or abdominal pain. These differences may lead to delays in seeking treatment. When to see a doctor If your chest pain lasts longer than a few minutes and doesn't go away when you rest or take your angina medications, it may be a sign you're having a heart attack. Call 911 or emergency medical help. Arrange for transportation, and drive yourself to the hospital only as a last resort. To help recognize victims of shortness of breath, the common signs and symptoms include: breathing fast

breathing through pursed lips feeling "winded" or unable to speak sitting with hands on knees using neck and chest muscles to breathe

Nausea Symptoms
Nausea is the sensation that there is a need to vomit. Nausea can be acute and short-lived, or it can be prolonged. When prolonged, it is a debilitating symptom. Nausea (and vomiting) can be psychological or physical in origin. It can originate from problems in the brain or organs of the upper gastrointestinal tract (esophagus, stomach, small intestine, liver, pancreas, and gallbladder). It also may be caused by pain, motion, medications and diseases of many non-gastrointestinal organs of the body. Therefore, the diagnosis of the cause of prolonged nausea may not be easy. All stimuli that cause nausea work via the vomiting center in the brain which gives rise to the sensation of nausea and coordinates the physical act of vomiting
Fatigue Symptoms
Symptoms of fatigue include the following: Weakness, lack of energy, tiredness, exhaustion Passing out or feeling as if you are going to pass out Palpitations (feeling your heart beating) Dizziness

Vertigo Shortness of breath

Chest (anxiety symptoms commonly associated with the chest area): Chest tremors, trembling in the chest, chest feels like it is vibrating Chest pain or discomfort Concern about the heart Feel like you have to force yourself to breath Find it hard to breath, feeling smothered, shortness of breath Frequent yawning to try and catch your breath Heart Palpitations beating hard or too fast, rapid heartbeat Heart - Irregular heart rhythms, flutters or skipped beats, tickle in the chest that makes you cough Pounding heart, heart feels like it is beating too hard Rib or rib cage tightness, pressure, or feeling like a tight band around the rib cage

Dizziness Symptoms
With dizziness, the patient may feel faint, near passing out, weak, nauseated, confused, tired, clumsy, off balance, or any combination of these. The patient may perceive a sensation of movement, spinning, rocking, or whirling, of themselves or the room (possible vertigo). Nearly any symptom or group of symptoms may accompany dizziness. These depend on the ultimate cause. Faintness ("light-headedness") or actual fainting Weakness Confusion Tiredness Off balance Headache or head pressure Facial numbness, weakness, or facial droop Eye pain, vision loss or changes, blind spots, twinkling lights

Dry mouth Ringing in ears, decreased hearing Chest: pain (tightness, squeezing, burning, or pressure), shortness of breath, palpitations, jaw pain Abdomen: nausea, vomiting, pain, cramping Extremities (arms and legs): tingling, weakness, clumsiness or weakness, fast, slow, or irregular pulses