Many people think that the signs of a heart attack are easy to spot—pain in the chest, left arm, and jaw and all the sweaty drama that goes with it. It’s the stuff TV medical dramas are made of…
…but the reality is that heart attacks are often much more subtle!
It is estimated that as many as one in four heart attacks are “silent,” meaning they appear out of the blue, with no clear warning signs preceding the event.
Heart disease causes more deaths than cancer each year, but researchers have pinpointed four more “warning” signs that a heart attack could be pending, which you need to be aware of.
– Dull pain that comes and goes – It’s not just the sudden sharp pains you should be worried about. ANY discomfort in the upper body and extremities can be cause for concern.
– Nausea and vomiting – if you are going about your day feeling generally well and suddenly start vomiting, it’s time to pay heed. Note how many times this occurs and contact your doctor.
– Sweating (when you normally don’t). People usually sweat when they vomit or experience pain. If you have unexplained pain, nausea, and sweating together, get to the doctor immediately.
– Shortness of breath – If you haven’t been working out or if sitting down doesn’t give you any relief from shortness of breath, go to the ER. If it hurts to inhale or exhale, or if you feel as if you are breathing through a straw, it’s time to get help.
Often, a general feeling of malaise or lethargy can persist for days or even weeks leading up to a heart attack, so if you have been feeling under the weather and these other symptoms start to appear, seek medical help.
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