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Symptoms of Acute Coronary Syndromes
Symptoms may include heart attack-like chest pressure, chest pressure while resting or doing light activity, or sudden heart stoppage.
Symptoms of Congestive Heart Failure
Symptoms include shortness of breath, fatigue, swollen legs, and rapid heartbeat.
Symptoms of Valvular Heart Disease
Chest pain or palpitations (rapid rhythms or skips)
Shortness of breath, difficulty catching your breath, fatigue, weakness, or inability to maintain regular activity level.
Lightheadedness or loss of consciousness.
Swollen ankles, feet or abdomen.
Symptoms of Atrial Fibrillation
This condition may have no symptoms, but when symptoms do appear they include palpitations, shortness of breath, and fatigue.
Symptoms of Hypertension
High blood pressure often has no symptoms. Over time, if untreated, it can cause health conditions, such as heart disease and stroke.