CAD can cause angina, which is pressure, tightness or pain in your lower chest, upper abdomen, arm, neck, back or jaw. It can also be an indigestion type of pain occuring alone or in combination with any of the above. If not treated, CAD can lead to a heart attack.
Sometimes you may not have symptoms to warn you, so it is important to tell your doctor if CAD runs in your family. Avoiding or controlling other risk factors may reduce your risk for the disease.
