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Some people have no symptoms of coronary artery disease (CAD), which is why it's sometimes called a "silent" disease. A person may not know they have this condition until they develop an arrhythmia (irregular heartbeat) or , or they have a . That's why it is important to pay attention to any initial warning signals. For instance, you should talk to your doctor if you experience any symptoms that may be associated with CAD. lead-health.com

These may include:

If you have symptoms of or risk factors for CAD, you can learn about how your doctor may diagnose this condition at Diagnosing CAD.

You may think of heart disease as something that affects mainly men, but more women than men die of heart disease every year. Women can develop heart disease at any age, but they're particularly at risk after menopause, when levels of estrogen–a hormone that's believed to offer some heart protection—falls off.