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Could I have Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)?

 

Syptoms:

  • Pain or discomfort in other areas of the upper body including the arms, left shoulder, back, neck, jaw, or stomach
  • Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath
  • Sweating or “cold sweat”
  • Fullness, indigestion, or choking feeling (may feel like “heartburn”)
  • Nausea or vomiting
  • Light-headedness, dizziness, extreme weakness or anxiety
  • Rapid or irregular heart beats

Risk Factors:

  • Increasing
  • Male sex (gender
  • Heredity (including Race
  • Tobacco smoke 
  • High blood cholesterol 
  • High blood pressure .
  • Physical inactivity 
  • Obesity and overweight 
  • Diabetes mellitus 
  • Stress
  • Too much alcohol

Why it's important to know:

 

CAD is the LEADING cause of death in the United States!

 

PLEASE MODIFY YOUR RISK FACTORS ABOVE

Call today for an appointment for assistance in modifying your risk factors!

(615)746-0203