What is Peripheral Artery Diseases (PAD)?
8-12 million Americans suffer from PAD. Don't mistake leg pain with aging.
DO YOU HAVE CHEST DISCOMFORT?
It’s important to know that chest pain can occur for multiple reasons and should not be ignored. Aside from heart related issues, chest pain can occur due to musculoskeletal, gastrointestinal, and lung-related problems. For example, chest pain can result from sore muscles, viral bronchitis, and/or acid reflux.
Many patients who experience chest pain due to a heart-related condition describe the pain as a general sense of discomfort. You may be experiencing a heart condition if you have the following symptoms:
- Chest pressure or tightness
- Pain in your back, jaw, or arm
- Lightheadedness
- Shortness of breath
- Weakness or dizziness
- Nausea or vomiting
- Pain that worsens with activity
- Cold sweats
The team at Premier Cardiovascular Consultants treat all types of heart-related causes of chest pain, including:
- Angina, which is due to poor blood flow to the heart
- Heart attack, which is a result of blocked blood flow to the heart
- Aortic dissection, a life-threatening condition that involves a tear in the aorta
- Pericarditis, which is inflammation of the tissue around the heart
- Myocarditis, which is inflammation of the heart muscle
To diagnose the cause of chest pain you’re experiencing, Premier Cardiovascular Consultants will perform a physical exam, review your medical history, and discuss the symptoms you’re having. Depending on your symptoms, testing may be performed, including:
- Electrocardiogram (EKG)
- Echocardiogram
- Chest X-ray
- Blood tests
- Computerized tomography angiography
To improve the health of your heart and reduce the risk of reoccurring events with chest pain, we may recommend lifestyle changes, such as a healthy diet and regular physical activity. However, we develop an individualized treatment plan tailored to your needs.
To learn more about the chest pain you’re experiencing, schedule an appointment by calling Premier Cardiovascular Consultants or request an appointment online today.
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