12 Warning Signs Of A Heart Attack

 12 Warning Signs Of A Heart Attack

Heart attack, or myocardial infarction, is the number one killer of both men and women around the world more so in the US. Not all people who have heart attacks have the same symptoms or have the same severity of symptoms. Some people have mild pain; others have more severe pain. 

Some people have no symptoms, while for others, the first sign may be sudden cardiac arrest. However, the more signs and symptoms you have, the greater the likelihood you're having a heart attack.

According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), 735,000 Americans suffer a heart attack every year. Some will recover, but many will be fatal. 

Even of those who recover, the CDC says that 210,000 of them will suffer a second heart attack.

Please note :  that men's and women's symptoms are very different

Knowing the early warning signs and what to do can keep you from ever suffering from the first one. The 8 symptoms below may be telling you that your heart is having trouble a month before a heart attack takes place.

Likely causes of heart attack

Age:

As you get older, your risk of heart disease increases.

Gender:

 Men are at higher risk of heart disease. Women’s risk grows and may be equal to men after menopause.

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         High blood pressure:

Blood pressure isn’t usually something you can feel. If it’s too high, it needs to be treated 

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         Diabetes:

 It’s important to manage your diabetes to help prevent a heart attack or stroke. For information on managing diabetes

Ethnic background:

 People of some origins (e.g. from the Indian sub-continent) have higher risk. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have more risk because of lifestyle factors.

Family history:

If someone in your family has had a heart attack, speak to your doctor or health practitioner about your risk.

·         Smoking:

Being smoke free is one of the best ways to protect your heart. If you are a smoker, you should stop.

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         High cholesterol:

 An imbalance of cholesterol in your blood can lead to a heart attack or stroke.

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           Being inactive :

  
Not getting enough physical activity and sitting too much isn’t good for your heart health

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]         Being overweight:

 Being overweight or obese increases your risk of heart disease and other health problems. The best thing you can do is

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     Unhealthy diet:

 Eating a varied diet of healthy foods can help with your weight, blood pressure and cholesterol.

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     Depression, social isolation and lack of quality support:

 We know that there can be a greater risk of heart disease for people who have depression, are socially isolated or do not have good social support. Having a good social life with family and friends can help. Depression is more than feeling sad or low. If you feel depressed for more than two weeks, talk to your doctor, a family member or someone you know well. 

 These are the  early signs and symptoms of a heart attack

 Dizziness.

Men who are having heart trouble will often suffer from dizziness.

 General malaise (vague feeling of illness)

This can be described as fatigue or even light-headedness, with or without fainting. This can be described as A feeling of being generally unwell or like you are coming down with an illness.  Some people will experience severe anxiety or panic during the heart attack. This has been described as feeling a sense of doom, as one experiences with a panic atta

 Fainting.

Both men and women suffer from fainting spells about a month before a heart attack.

Heartburn and/or indigestion

Some people experiencing a heart attack can have belching and burping and describe a feeling of indigestion. Likewise, the pain and pressure of a heart attack may occur in the epigastric or upper middle abdominal area, similar to the pain of heartburn.

 Cold sweats.

About a month before a heart attack, men may experience cold sweats, according to Dr. Sinatra.

Upper back pain

The upper back is another common location for spread of the pain from a heart attack. Most commonly, back pain that stems from a heart attack is described as occurring between the shoulder blades.

Vomiting

The nausea that accompanies a heart attack can become so severe that vomiting occurs.

Chest Pain.

 Another shared symptom between men and women is chest pain.

Muscle change.

Men may experience muscle weakness while women may have a heaviness or weakness in their arms.

Nausea

Nausea or feeling sick on your stomach is a less common but possible symptom of heart attack. Sometimes belching or burping can accompany the nausea, and some patients have described a feeling like indigestion associated with a heart attack. 

Women are more likely than men to report these less typical symptoms of heart attack, and some patients have described feeling as though they are developing the flu.

Stomach trouble.

 Women may suffer from indigestion or a loss of appetite. Men, on the other hand, may have problems with nausea.

Shortness of breath.

  

Shortness of breath is shared by both men and women as an early warning sign.

Ignorance is not always bliss; sometimes it's dangerous. Knowing the early warning signs of a heart attack may save your life or the life of someone you love.

So you can now protect yourself.

So , There You Are , With All You Need To Know About A Heart Attack And How To Avoid It .