Patient's question:
High blood pressure for eight years, usually treated with oral antihypertensive drugs, diagnosed with hypertension; now climbing a flight of stairs or walking slightly faster causes palpitations and shortness of breath, requiring a relatively long rest to relieve, in the past two months, unable to lie flat at night, frequent occurrence of chest, sharp, sharp pain, shortness of breath, daily diet and life have been significantly affected, my relatives doubt that I also have coronary heart disease. What are the early symptoms of coronary heart disease?Doctor's answer:
Coronary heart disease is the most common type of heart disease, referring to myocardial dysfunction and/or organic inflammation caused by the stenosis of coronary arteries and insufficient blood supply, hence also known as ischemic cardiomyopathy. Common symptoms include a squeezing pain in the center of the chest that can radiate to the neck, jaw, arms, back, and abdomen. Other possible symptoms of coronary artery disease include dizziness, shortness of breath, sweating, chills, nausea, and fainting. Severe cases may lead to death due to heart failure.