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title: Arizona College of Nursing Highlights Unseen Signs of Heart Disease in Local Community
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# Arizona College of Nursing Highlights Unseen Signs of Heart Disease in Local Community

![Heart Health Month Image](https://arizonacollege.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Heart-Health-Month-Image.jpg)

_Originally published by
[NewsBreak](https://www.newsbreak.com/news/3341757092873-arizona-college-of-nursing-expert-highlights-unseen-signs-of-heart-disease-in-local-community)
on February 22, 2024.

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Dr. Sheba Price, from the
[Arizona College of Nursing](https://www.arizonacollege.edu/), has written an
article on the importance of recognizing signs of heart disease. She stresses
that heart health involves more than just preventing heart attacks. It also
includes understanding and addressing other heart diseases, such as atrial
fibrillation, coronary artery disease (CAD), and myocardial infarction.

Atrial fibrillation is a condition where the upper part of the heart muscle
quivers instead of contracting, causing an irregular or fast heartbeat. This
condition can affect people of all ages and, if untreated, can lead to blood
clots, organ damage, stroke, heart failure, and death. Symptoms include
palpitations, chest pain, breathlessness, fatigue, dizziness, and a decreased
ability to exercise. Dr. Price notes that men are more likely to show symptoms.

Coronary artery disease (CAD) involves reduced blood flow to the heart muscle
due to plaque buildup in the arteries. It is the most common heart disease and
can cause a heart attack if not diagnosed and treated. Lifestyle changes can
help prevent CAD, and high blood pressure and cholesterol are potential
indicators. Symptoms can include chest pain, fatigue, and sweating. Women,
especially younger ones, may also experience back pain, nausea, and vomiting.

Myocardial infarction, or heart attacks, happen when blood flow to the heart
muscle decreases or stops, usually due to fat or cholesterol buildup. Men are
more likely to have a heart attack, but women have a higher mortality rate,
often because they don’t recognize early heart disease symptoms. Symptoms can
include chest, arm, and jaw pain, which can range from dull to severe. Women may
also experience nausea, vomiting, breathlessness, fatigue, sleepiness, anxiety,
and abdominal pain.

Dr. Price concludes by stressing that heart attacks usually have warning signs.
Recognizing and addressing these signs can greatly improve heart health. She
urges everyone to understand the different types of heart diseases and their
symptoms.

[Visit here for more details](https://www.arizonacollege.edu/blog/heart-health-the-quiet-signs-of-heart-disease/)

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