World Health Organization reports ischaemic heart disease to be the leading cause of death worldwide, with the number of deaths due to cardiovascular diseases in 2019 being 8.9 million.<\/p>\n
According to research, in the days or months leading up to a heart attack, people experience certain symptoms known as prodromal symptoms.<\/p>\n
A research published in The National Library of Medicine, states that the prodromal symptoms are often overlooked by patients and primary clinicians.<\/p>\n
Some of those symptoms \u201cinclude chest pain, chest heaviness, chest burning, palpitations, fatigue, sleep disturbance, shortness of breath (SOB), dizziness, anxiety, sudden heat or cold, back pain, and vomiting.\u201d<\/p>\n
1. Fatigue
\nBeing extremely tired, sleepy, exhausted or lacking energy to perform even the slightest of tasks can be a sign of fatigue. One of the reasons it may affect a person are the lowered levels of blood that go to the heart. This usually takes place when arteries get narrowed. Fatigue can easily happen if someone experiences heart issues.<\/p>\n
2. Shortness of breath
\nThe shortness of breath happens when the lungs don\u2019t get the appropriate levels of oxygen needed for a proper function of the body. If you or someone you know experiences shortness of breath it is for the best to consult a doctor because it may be a sign of a potential heart attack. As per WebMD, \u201cshortness of breath and feeling tired can be signs of [heart failure.]\u201d<\/p>\n
Heart failure refers to the heart\u2019s inability to pump blood around the body properly.<\/p>\n
3. Weakness
\nIf you start experiencing weakness all of a sudden because of a an unknown reason your body might want to remind you to take things slowly and reconsider your lifestyle.<\/p>\n
4. Dizziness and Cold Sweats
\nBoth dizziness and cold sweats can be a result of poor circulation, something that must not be ignored.<\/p>\n
5. Flu or Cold-like Symptoms
\nA great number of people who have experienced heart attack say that they developed flu-like symptoms mere days before the attack took place.<\/p>\n
6. Chest Pressure
\nA common symptom of heart attack is the chest pressure one might experience. This pressure will constantly increase until the attack itself happens.<\/p>\n
7. Swollen Feet
\nIf you have congestive heart failure, one or both of your heart\u2019s lower chambers lose their ability to pump blood effectively. As a result, blood can back up in your legs, ankles and feet, causing edema.<\/p>\n
If you are interested to learn more about heart attack and some of the symptoms which pre-follow this condition go to the video below in which Dr. Travis Stork speaks on the Symptoms of Heart Attack.<\/p>\n
In addition, check out another useful video about Heart Attack Cough (Self Aid) Demonstration.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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