There are symptoms that warn you of a heart attack. Check which one.
Heart attack is one of the most common problems in the Western world, according to data Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) however, as many as 20% of heart attacks are said to be those who are silent. They are accompanied by mild symptoms that are barely recognizable. It is good to recognize these less typical symptoms as soon as possible, because in this way you can seek help from experts in time.
1. Feeling that something is squeezing you hard
Chest pain caused by heart heart attack, is described as sharp, stinging, can also be blunt. Sometimes, however, it is not so point-focused on the chest, but rather seems like a weight in the chest. Like pressure, when someone really hugs you.
Photo: Unsplash/Darius Bashar2. Fatigue
One of the most common signs of a silent heart attack is said to be fatigue. So chronic fatigue where you are no longer able to do your usual tasks. During a heart attack, blood flow to the heart decreases. This puts additional strain on the muscle, which is the reason for the feeling of exhaustion.
3. Pain in the back, arms or chest
Noticeable pain in the back, chest or arms (not just the left) can be a sign of a silent heart attack. Because the pain is often not accompanied by the chest heaviness associated with a heart attack, people often ignore it. The pain resembles a strained or a sore muscle or the pain you wake up with in the morning if you slept on your arm.
Photo: Unsplash/Kenny Eliason4. Pain during exercise
If you have partially blocked coronary arteries, blood flow to the heart is restricted. As a result, we feel weaker, the body is flooded with pain. This is more pronounced during exercise, when the blood circulates through the body faster.
5. Unusual shortness of breath
If you normally find yourself gasping for air at the top, this could be an early sign of a silent heart attack.
Photo: Unsplash/Ilona Bellotto6. Sweating for no reason
Hot flashes, cold sweats, and night sweats can be a result of aging or hormonal changes, or they can also be caused by heart health problems. If you're sweating even when you're not exercising or being physically active, it might make sense to see your doctor.
