10 Angina Pectoris Symptoms

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  • 1. 1. Angina Pectoris.' Johns Hopkins Medicine, Based in Baltimore, Maryland, www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/angina-pectoris
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Shortness of Breath

Shortness of breath is another symptom associated with angina pectoris. It can occur with chest pain or as a standalone symptom. The shortness of breath comes on during physical exertion and, as such, can be misdiagnosed as a respiratory issue.

Often, shortness of breath without chest pain can be an early sign of high-risk heart disease. The shortness of breath may be insidious in nature, gradually worsening over time, leading to a reduced quality of life.

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