{"id":2288,"date":"2020-03-19T17:13:01","date_gmt":"2020-03-19T17:13:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/caremedic.gr\/heart-conditions-symptoms\/"},"modified":"2026-10-20T08:59:25","modified_gmt":"2026-10-20T08:59:25","slug":"heart-conditions-symptoms","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/caremedic.gr\/en\/heart-conditions-symptoms\/","title":{"rendered":"Heart Conditions: Symptoms"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Overview<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n

Cardiovascular disease refers to a range of conditions that affect the function or structure of your heart. The spectrum of cardiovascular diseases includes conditions such as coronary artery disease, heart rhythm problems (arrhythmias), valvular heart disease, heart failure from various causes, and congenital heart disease\u2014that is, heart conditions present from birth. <\/p>\n\n

Symptoms<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n

The symptoms of cardiovascular disease depend on the type of heart disease you have.<\/p>\n\n

Symptoms of heart disease affecting the coronary arteries (atherosclerotic disease)<\/em><\/h4>\n\n

The symptoms of coronary artery disease may differ between men and women. For example, men are more likely to experience chest pain, while women are more likely to have other symptoms along with chest discomfort, such as shortness of breath, nausea, and fatigue. Symptoms may include:<\/p>\n\n

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  1. Pain, tightness, pressure, or discomfort in the chest (angina)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Difficulty breathing (dyspnea)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Pain, numbness, weakness, or a cold sensation in your feet or hands if the blood vessels in those parts of your body are constricted<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Pain in the neck, jaw, upper abdomen, or back<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n

    A person may not have been diagnosed with cardiovascular disease, and the first symptom may be a heart attack, angina, stroke, or heart failure. It\u2019s important to monitor your symptoms and discuss them with your doctor. Cardiovascular disease can sometimes be detected early through regular checkups and evaluations. <\/p>\n\n

    Symptoms of heart disease caused by abnormal heartbeats (cardiac arrhythmias)<\/em><\/h4>\n\n

    An arrhythmia is an abnormal heartbeat. The heart may beat too fast, too slow, or irregularly. Symptoms of a heart arrhythmia may include: <\/p>\n\n

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    1. “Fluttering” in your chest<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Rapid Heartbeat (Tachycardia)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. Slow heart rate (bradycardia)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. Chest pain or discomfort<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    5. Difficulty breathing<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    6. Dizziness<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    7. Fainting (syncope\u2014an episode of sudden loss of consciousness) or near-fainting (pre-syncope episode)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n

      Symptoms caused by congenital heart defects<\/em><\/h4>\n\n

      Severe congenital heart defects (congenital heart disease) usually appear shortly after birth. Symptoms of heart failure in children may include: <\/p>\n\n

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      1. Light gray or blue skin color (cyanosis)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      2. Swelling in the legs, abdomen, or around the eyes<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      3. In infants, difficulty breathing while breastfeeding, resulting in poor weight gain.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n

        Less severe congenital heart defects are often not diagnosed until later in childhood or in adulthood. Signs and symptoms of congenital heart defects that are not usually immediately life-threatening include: <\/p>\n\n

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        1. An increased need to breathe during exercise or an activity<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        2. Easy fatigue during exercise or an activity<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        3. Swelling in the hands, ankles, or feet<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n

          Symptoms of heart disease caused by heart failure (cardiomyopathy)<\/em><\/h4>\n\n

          In the early stages of cardiomyopathy, there may be no symptoms. As the condition worsens, symptoms may include: <\/p>\n\n

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          1. Intolerance during exercise or at rest<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          2. Swelling of the lower extremities, ankles, and feet<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          3. Easy Fatigue<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          4. Irregular heartbeat<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          5. Dizziness and Fainting<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n

            Symptoms Caused by Heart Infections<\/em><\/h4>\n\n

            Endocarditis is an infection that affects the inner lining that separates the chambers and valves of the heart (the endocardium). Symptoms of a heart infection may include: <\/p>\n\n

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            1. Fever<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            2. Difficulty breathing<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            3. Weakness or fatigue<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            4. Swelling in the lower extremities or abdomen<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            5. Changes in Heart Rate<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            6. Dry or persistent cough<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            7. Skin rashes or unusual spots<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n

              Symptoms of heart disease caused by valvular heart disease<\/em><\/h4>\n\n

              The heart has four valves\u2014the aortic, mitral, the pulmonary valve, and the tricuspid valve\u2014which open and close to direct blood flow through your heart. Valves can be damaged by a variety of conditions that lead to stenosis or insufficiency. Depending on which valve is malfunctioning, the symptoms of valvular heart disease resemble those of heart failure and generally include: <\/p>\n\n

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              1. Fatigue<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              2. Difficulty breathing<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              3. Irregular heartbeat<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              4. Swollen feet or ankles<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              5. Chest pain<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              6. Fainting (syncope)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

                Overview Cardiovascular disease refers to a range of conditions that affect the function or structure of your heart. The spectrum of cardiovascular diseases includes conditions such as coronary artery disease, heart rhythm problems (arrhythmias), valvular heart disease, heart failure from various causes, and congenital heart disease\u2014that is, heart conditions present from birth. Symptoms The symptoms […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1916,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[66,79],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2288","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-articles","category-general-cardiology"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/caremedic.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2288","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/caremedic.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/caremedic.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/caremedic.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/caremedic.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2288"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/caremedic.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2288\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2290,"href":"https:\/\/caremedic.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2288\/revisions\/2290"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/caremedic.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1916"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/caremedic.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2288"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/caremedic.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2288"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/caremedic.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2288"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}