What are the symptoms of ischemia of the heart?

What are the symptoms of ischemia of the heart?

The most common symptom of myocardial ischemia is angina (also called angina pectoris). Angina is chest pain that is also described as chest discomfort, heaviness, tightness, pressure, aching, burning, numbness, fullness, or squeezing. It can feel like indigestion or heartburn.

Does ischemia cause death?

Acute ischemia is often responsible for sudden death in patients without a prior history of heart disease, in whom a fatal ventricular arrhythmia may be the first manifestation of coronary atherosclerosis.

How long can you live with Ischaemic heart disease?

On average, women live longer than men with heart disease. At age 50 women can expect to live 7.9 years and men 6.7 years with heart disease. The average woman experiences heart disease onset three years older and heart attacks 4.4 years older than men.

How fatal is ischemic heart disease?

About one-quarter of IHD are fatal, although the proportion is dependent on disease definitions and age. About 60% of all IHD deaths occur out of hospital, and of these 60% are in people not previously hospitalized for IHD.

Can Ischaemic heart disease cause sudden death?

It is well known that ischemic heart disease is the leading cause of sudden death, being responsible for more than 80% of cases.

Is ischemic heart disease death painful?

The pain that usually characterises Ischaemic Heart Disease is described as tightness in the chest which can occasionally radiate to the base of the neck, the jaw, arms (normally the left arm) or back.

What does peripheral vascular pain feel like?

Painful cramping in one or both of your hips, thighs or calf muscles after certain activities, such as walking or climbing stairs. Leg numbness or weakness. Coldness in your lower leg or foot, especially when compared with the other side. Sores on your toes, feet or legs that won’t heal.