10 Possible Warning Signs of “Blocked Arteries” You Shouldn’t Ignore

“Blocked arteries” can mean different things. Atherosclerosis can affect the arteries supplying the heart, brain, legs and other organs, and importantly, it can cause no symptoms until disease is advanced.

Possible warning signs include:

1. Chest pressure, squeezing or discomfort, particularly with exertion.
2. Shortness of breath, especially during activity.
3. Pain spreading to the arm, shoulder, neck, jaw or back.
4. Unusual fatigue or weakness with exertion.
5. Dizziness, nausea or cold sweating associated with chest symptoms.
6. Leg pain, aching or cramping when walking that improves after resting—an important sign of peripheral artery disease (PAD).
7. Numbness, tingling or weakness in a leg or foot.
8. One foot feeling colder than the other.
9. Pale, blue or unusually discolored feet or legs.
10. Sores on the feet or legs that heal slowly or don’t heal.

🚨 Don’t wait with these symptoms

Chest pressure/pain that doesn’t go away, particularly with shortness of breath, sweating, nausea, dizziness, or pain in the arm, jaw or back, can indicate a heart attack. Seek emergency medical care immediately