is sending you. Recognizing them can literally save your life.
1. Chest pain or discomfort
The first warning sign is often pain, pressure, or a feeling of tightness in the chest. This symptom, called angina, is directly linked to atherosclerosis: an accumulation of plaque (fats, cholesterol , calcium, etc.) in the arterial walls. As this plaque hardens, it narrows the arteries and restricts blood flow, particularly to the heart.
When the coronary arteries are affected, the oxygen supply to the heart muscle decreases, especially during exertion or stress. The result is
