SIGNS and SYMPTOMS Suggestive of CAD

The Major Signs & Symptoms Of Cardiopulmonary Disease Are:

Chest Pressure/Pain Or Other Anginal Equivalents

Example: - pain in the chest

SOB (shortness of breath) At Rest Or Mild Exercise

Dizziness Or Syncope

Example: - client complains of feeling dizzy

Orthopnea Or Paroxysmal Nocturnal Dyspnea

Example: - problems breathing while in certain positions or unexplained shortness of breath during the night

Ankle Edema

Example: - swollen ankles

Palpitations Or Tachycardia

Example: - awareness of heart palpating in the chest or high heart rate at rest

Intermittent Claudication

Example: - on and off pain in the legs/calves

Heart Murmurs

Example: - (diagnosed by a physician)

Unusual Fatigue Or SOB With Usual Activities

Please note: these symptoms do not necessarily indicate your client has CAD, they can be caused by any number of reasons. You should refer your client to their physician for diagnosis and for clearance to exercise. Click here for a SAMPLE CLEARANCE FORM.