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| How to recognize a Heart Attack Before it Happens! Posted: 12 Jul 2019 07:02 AM PDT In my previous article Facts About the Heart You Didn’t Know https://svsaibaba.blogspot.com/2019/07/facts-about-heart-you-didnt-know.html, many interesting facts about the structure and functions of the human heart were dealt with. In this post the symptoms of Heart attack are given in detail. HEART ATTACK SYMPTOMS The main cause of early deaths in the case of many persons is Heart Attack. The stress of life, coupled with the junk food that we keep consuming, are major reasons why this illness is becoming more common. Leading a healthy lifestyle, with plenty of exercise, and trying to limit your levels of stress can help significantly decrease your risk of heart failure, but another thing that can be just as useful, even lifesaving, is being aware of the symptoms of heart failure a month before it happens. The following are symptoms that could be warning you of the possibility of a heart attack in a month. If you experience any of these red flags, get yourself to a doctor immediately. Even if it eventually turns out to be something not as serious as a heart attack, isn't it better to be safe than sorry?Heart Attack - Symptoms - Before it Happens 1. Fatigue When your arteries become narrow, your heart receives a lot less blood than it's used to. As a result, your heart has to work overtime, leaving you feeling tired and drowsy all the time. 2. Shortness of Breath When your heart is getting less blood than it's used to, your lungs are not going to be getting the oxygen they need. This is because the two systems depend on one another, so if one isn't working up to scratch, the other won't be either. If you are having difficulty breathing it's best to see your doctor as soon as possible, as this could mean that a heart attack is just around the corner. 3. Weakness When, all of a sudden, your body becomes weak, it's because your blocked arteries are not allowing your blood to circulate properly. Poor circulation will prevent your muscles from getting the oxygen that they need and, as a result, you may feel very weak and may even collapse. 4. Dizziness and Cold Sweats Poor circulation will also restrict the blood flow to your brain. This is life threatening in itself, and will at first cause dizziness and clamminess. Do not ignore this! 5. Flu or Cold Symptoms If you experience flu symptoms out of the blue this could be because a heart attack is about to happen in the not-so-distant-future. Many people who have had heart attacks say that they feel like they developed a cold before their attacks. SOURCE: UNKNOWN Not all heart problems come with clear warning signs. There is not always an alarming chest clutch followed by a fall to the floor like you see in movies. Some heart symptoms don’t even happen in your chest, and it’s not always easy to tell what’s going on."If you're not sure, get it checked out," says Charles Chambers, MD, director of the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory at Penn State Hershey Heart and Vascular Institute.That’s especially true if you are 60 or older, are overweight, or have diabetes, high cholesterol, or high blood pressure, says Vincent Bufalino, MD, an American Heart Association spokesman. "The more risk factors you have," he says, "the more you should be concerned about anything that might be heart-related." 6. Nausea, Indigestion, Heartburn, or Stomach Pain Some people have these symptoms during a heart attack. They may even vomit, Chambers says.Women are more likely to report this type of symptom than men are.Of course, you can have an upset stomach for many reasons that have nothing to do with your heart. It could just be something you ate, after all. But you need to be aware that it can also happen during a heart attack.So if you feel this way and you’re at risk for heart problems, let a doctor find out what’s going on, especially if you also have any of the other symptoms on this list. 7.Chest Discomfort It’s the most common sign of heart danger. If you have a blocked artery or are having a heart attack, you may feel pain, tightness, or pressure in your chest."Everyone has a different word for that feeling," Chambers says. "Some people say it's like an elephant is sitting on them. Other people say it's like a pinching or burning."The feeling usually lasts longer than a few minutes. It may happen when you're at rest or when you're doing something physical.If it's just a very brief pain -- or if it's a spot that hurts more when you touch or push on it -- it's probably not your heart, Chambers says. You should still get it checked out by a doctor. If the symptoms are more severe and don’t go away after a few minutes, you should call 108 or 112 in India.Also, keep in mind you can have heart problems -- even a heart attack -- without chest pain. That’s particularly common among women.8. Pain that Spreads to the Arm Another classic heart attack symptom is pain that radiates down the left side of the body."It almost always starts from the chest and moves outward," Chambers says. "But I have had some patients who have mainly arm pain that turned out to be heart attacks." 9.Throat or Jaw Pain By itself, throat or jaw pain probably isn't heart related. More likely, it's caused by a muscular issue, a cold, or a sinus problem.But if you have pain or pressure in the center of your chest that spreads up into your throat or jaw, it could be a sign of a heart attack. 10.Snoring It’s normal to snore a little while you snooze. But unusually loud snoring that sounds like a gasping or choking can be a sign of sleep apnea. That’s when you stop breathing for brief moments several times at night while you are still sleeping. This puts extra stress on your heart.Your doctor can check whether you need a sleep study to see if you have this condition. If you do, you may need a Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine to smooth out your breathing while you sleep.Source: https://www.webmd.com/heart-disease/features/never-ignore-symptoms#3 | -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Thatha_Patty" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/thatha_patty/584091717.559180.1562992304954%40mail.yahoo.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
