What Is Fibrosis?
10. What Are the Symptoms of Cardiac Fibrosis?
Since heart disease is the primary cause of cardiac fibrosis, those who show symptoms of heart disease are likely to also have fibrosis. Chest discomfort, pressure and pain are three common symptoms. People often experience shortness of breath and tire easily from exercise or day-to-day activities, such as walking up the stairs or cleaning the house.
As the disease progresses, symptoms can spread to other parts of the body due to a decrease in the heart’s ability to effectively and efficiently pump blood through the veins. Cold, weak or numb limbs are signs that not enough blood is reaching the extremities. Fatigue, dizziness, pain in the jaw and heart flutters or racing are not uncommon.
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