Did you know that heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States?

 

In fact, one person dies from cardiovascular disease (heart disease) every 37 seconds. Heart disease is a serious condition. If you know the signs and symptoms of heart disease, you can keep an eye out for any issues and save or prolong your life.

There are different types and causes to heart disease, so there are different symptoms; however most have similar warning signs. If you are experiencing the following symptoms, there is a chance you could have heart disease and you should contact your doctor.

• Extreme fatigue
• Constant dizziness of feeling light headed
• A heart rate faster than 100 beats per minute
• An irregular heartbeat (if you didn’t have an irregular heartbeat before)
• Chest pain or discomfort during activity but goes away at rest
• Difficulty breathing all the time
• A respiratory infection or cough that worsens
• Restlessness or confusion
• Erratic sleep patterns
• Loss of appetite
• Nausea

Many of these symptoms could be the signs of something else; however, these symptoms should never be ignored. If your body is experiencing any of the above issues, get yourself checked out to narrow down what’s causing these symptoms.

Our physicians at Tampa Cardiovascular Associates is committed to providing our patients with the best available programs for the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of artery and vein diseases. We’re here to help you with all your heart disease concerns.

Whether you’re worried about your symptoms or have been diagnosed with heart disease, our cardiovascular team at Tampa Cardiovascular Associates invites you to give us a call at 813-975-2800 to make your appointment today or to visit us on the web at www.tampacardio.com.

To learn more about heart disease and treatments, visit our Tampa cardiovascular health page.