Warning signs of heart attack
SYMPTOMS OF HEART ATTACK |
Coronary artery disease , commonly known as heart
disease, is a condition in which cholesterol, calcium, and other fats
accumulate in the arteries that supply blood to the heart. This material
hardens forming a plaque that blocks blood flow to the heart. When a coronary
artery narrows due to plaque buildup or some other cause, the heart muscle is
starved for oxygen and a person experiences chest pain known as angina.
Most
Common Symptoms
The most common warning symptoms of a heart attack
for both men and women are:
1.
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.
2.
Pain that Spreads to the Arm
Another classic heart attack symptom is pain that
radiates down the left side of the body.
3.Upper
body discomfort
You may feel pain or discomfort in one or both
arms, the back, shoulders, neck, jaw, or upper part of the stomach (above the
belly button).
4.Shortness
of breath
This may be your only symptom, or it may occur
before or along with chest pain or discomfort. It can occur when you are
resting or doing a little bit of physical activity.
5.
Unusual, excessive sweating
Unusual sweatiness
when you haven't been exerting yourself more than usual has only recently been
recognized as a sign that frequently precedes heart attacks. In women, it may
feel similar to the hot flashes or night sweats typical of menopause.6.Nausea, stomachache, and indigestion
If you've been battling
stomachache, nausea, or indigestion without any obvious cause, you might be
mistakenly attributing cardiovascular symptoms to a gastrointestinal problem.
Other Common Signs and
Symptoms
Pay attention to these other
possible symptoms of a heart attack:
· *Breaking
out in a cold sweat
· * Feeling
unusually tired for no reason, sometimes for days (especially if you are a
woman)
· *Light-headedness
or sudden dizziness
· *Any
sudden, new symptoms or a change in the pattern of symptoms you already have
Not everyone having a heart
attack has typical symptoms. If you've already had a heart attack, your
symptoms may not be the same for another one. However, some people may have a
pattern of symptoms that recur.
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