Al-Marsad newspaper; According to the Mayo Clinic, pain in the jaw, neck, throat, upper abdomen, or back are symptoms of coronary artery disease, also known as coronary artery disease.
The health organization explains it as follows: “Coronary artery disease is a common heart condition that affects the major blood vessels that supply the heart muscle. Usually, cholesterol deposits (plaque) in the arteries of the heart are the cause of coronary artery disease.” The accumulation of these plaques is called atherosclerosis.
Atherosclerosis reduces blood flow to the heart and other parts of the body. It can lead to a heart attack, chest pain (angina) or stroke.
Symptoms of coronary heart disease can differ in men and women. For example, men are more likely to have chest pain, while women are more likely to have other symptoms besides chest discomfort, such as shortness of breath, nausea, and extreme fatigue.
The foundation warns that “you may not be diagnosed with coronary artery disease until you’ve had a heart attack, angina, stroke, or heart failure. It’s important to monitor your heart symptoms and discuss problems with your doctor. Sometimes cardiovascular disease can be detected early in life.” During regular medical examinations
Other symptoms of coronary artery disease include:
chest pain, chest tightness, chest pressure, chest discomfort (angina)
– Shortness of breath
Pain, numbness, weakness, or coldness in the legs or arms if blood vessels in those areas of the body are narrowed
The atherosclerosis that causes coronary heart disease is usually associated with certain lifestyle factors, such as smoking and regular consumption of large amounts of alcohol. And someone may be more at risk when they have high lipid levels, high blood pressure, and diabetes
