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Early Warning Signs Of a Heart Attack
What Is Heart Attack?
A heart attack is also called a myocardial infarction, a severe restriction of blood flow to the heart, usually brought on by a blood clot. The most common cause of this illness is the accumulation of fat, cholesterol, and other substances in the heart.
A number of medical conditions, tobacco use, unhealthy diet, lifestyle changes, age, and family medical history can increase the risk of heart attack and, these are considered as the risk factors of a heart attack. According to the Government of Canada, over 60,000 adults may experience the first heart attack every year. The improper procedure of medication can lead to other severe conditions such as stroke, kidney disorders, and peripheral arterial disease. Eating a balanced diet, doing regular exercise, learning how to manage stress, limiting smoking, and getting regular checkups from your doctor may support heart health and also it may decrease the risk of getting the disease.
Most Frequent Early Signs of a Heart Attack
The signs or symptoms of a heart attack might not be the same for everyone. Some might get severe signs while some people get mild symptoms. Some are not having any signs before a heart attack but the condition can be severe. Below are the most frequent symptoms that can cause a heart attack.
- Chest Pain – Chest pain is a kind of discomfort felt along the front of your body, the pain may extend from your neck to upper belly. This is the most typical sign of a heart attack that occurs when there is inadequate blood and oxygen supply to the heart. Each person may experience pain in different levels and types.
- Shortness of Breath – When the heart is unable to pump blood as efficiently as it should, the blood will clot in veins leading from the lungs to the heart. Shortness of breath is caused by fluid leaking into the lungs.
- Fatigue – You feel even more tired than usual when it comes to a heart attack. Women frequently experience extreme fatigue either before or during a heart attack. You will be more exhausted to carry out your usual everyday tasks.
- Coughing and Wheezing – You may have a constant cough with pink or white mucus which sign of heart failure. This occurs when blood flows back into the lungs due to the heart’s inability to meet the body’s demands.
- Irregular heartbeats – Your heart may struggle to keep up if it is unable to pump blood effectively. Your heart could be beating faster or you feel throbbing.
- Swelling in the legs – Blood flow in your legs’ veins slows down and sometimes reverses itself when your heart isn’t functioning properly. Your tissues start storing fluid as a result. You may also have swelling in your stomach.
