Common Symptoms of Heart Disease
Don’t become a statistic. Talk to your family physician if you are experiencing any of the symptoms below.
- Shortness of breath with normal activity
- Unusual dizziness or nausea
- Numbness or tingling in either or both arms
- Irregular heart beats
- A feeling of indigestion that is not relieved by typical means
- Persistent leg pain, especially with activity
- Pain, pressure, tightness or heaviness in the chest, shoulders, arms, jaw or back
This list is not inclusive. Symptoms vary from person to person. If you think you might be having a heart attack, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room immediately.
Risk Factors of Heart Disease
Cardiovascular Disease kills one out of two Americans. Too many people wait for the symptoms. You should consider screening for heart disease if you have a combination of the following risk factors.
- Family history of heart disease
- Diabetes
- Tobacco use
- High cholesterol
- High blood pressure
- Obesity
Talk to your family physician about cardiovascular screening or call us for more information at 605-399-4300 or 800-432-7822.
