Symptoms

Cardiac symptoms vary from person to person, and also vary based on the underlying cause of the heart problem. Some of the most common include:

• Chest pain or discomfort, which may extend to the shoulders, arms, back and neck
• Shortness of breath
• Irregular heart beats
• A lack of energy
• Weakness, nausea or dizziness
• Sweating unrelated to exercise or exertion
• Swelling in your ankles or feet, or abdominal bloating

If you experience one or more of these symptoms, it is important that you see your physician as quickly as possible.