No matter what your age, no matter whether you’re a man or a woman, we are all at risk for heart disease. If you are experiencing symptoms, (generally one ignore, overlook and taking it casual), the longer you wait to get them evaluated, the greater your risk of something going wrong.
Many early symptoms of heart disease are subtle and easily ignored because they do not always present as the classic, dramatic Chest pain, also known as angina, can signal coronary artery disease that results from atherosclerosis, or plaque buildup, in the arteries that supply the heart. These less-obvious signs can include.
Feeling extremely tired or shortness of breath, with minimal exertion, is a key warning sign. This happens when the heart struggles to pump enough blood to the body's tissues. This can be related to many different heart conditions, such as mitral valve disease, aortic valve disease, heart attack, and heart failure.
Suddenly becoming aware of your own heartbeat and feeling like it is racing and missing beats is known as palpitations.Palpitations can be a sign of atrial fibrillation and other arrhythmias that alter heart rhythm.
Discomfort in the neck, jaw, throat, upper back, shoulder, or upper belly can be a sign of heart problems.
Symptoms like, Nausea, Indigestion, or Stomach Pain are often mistaken for acid reflux, or general stomach upset. If they occur in conjunction with other symptoms or worsen with exertion, they are a red flag.
Frequent or unexplained dizzy spells may signal that your brain is not getting enough oxygen-rich blood, possibly due to a blockage or an irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia).
Unexplained swelling (Edema) in the lower extremities can be a sign of fluid retention caused by an inefficiently pumping heart (heart failure).
Difficulty falling or staying asleep, or waking up short of breath, can be an early indicator of impending heart problems.
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