Screening for Cardiovascular

Disease
 SIGN AND SYMPTOMS OF CVD
cardinal symptoms of cardiac disease usually include chest, neck and/or arm pain or discomfort,
palpitation, dyspnea, syncope (fainting), fatigue, cough, diaphoresis, and cyanosis. edema and leg
pain (claudication) are the most common symptoms of the vascular component of a cardiovascular
pathologic condition.
 Chest pain and discomfort
 Palpitations
 Dyspnea
 Fatigue
 Cardiac syncope
 Cough
 Cyanosis
 Edema
 Claudications
 Vital signs