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There are a number of signs that a heart attack will appear that need to be recognized and watched out for. Apart from chest pain, there are a series of other symptoms such as cold sweat and swelling in the legs.
Various symptoms that appear before a heart attack occurs are signals from the body that indicate there is something wrong with the body’s functions. Despite the fact, it is not uncommon for these various signs to often go unnoticed, giving the impression that a heart attack occurred suddenly.
Chest pain is one of the typical signs or symptoms of a heart attack. Although not always specific, you also need to watch out for the following symptoms as signs of an impending heart attack.
Heart Attack Symptoms That Can’t Be Ignored
So, what are the symptoms or signs of a heart attack that you need to watch out for? Quoted from various sources, here is the review.
1. Fatigue
Fatigue can be caused by various conditions, not just a sign of a heart attack. Even so, this symptom should not be considered trivial because it can also be one of the first signs that a heart attack will appear.
Quoted from the journal of the American Heart Association, around 70 percent of women who had a heart attack reported experiencing unusual fatigue a month before the attack occurred. If you experience sudden fatigue accompanied by symptoms such as shortness of breath and heart palpitations, then immediately consult a doctor.
2. Difficulty sleeping
Difficulty sleeping or insomnia can also be an early sign that a heart attack will appear. This symptom is more often experienced by women. Quoted from Medical News Today, around 47.8 percent of women who had a heart attack experienced sleep disturbances a month before the attack occurred.
3. Shortness of breath
Heart problems can also cause symptoms such as shortness of breath. This occurs when the heart is unable to pump blood efficiently, so the supply of blood and oxygen to the lungs is reduced. As a result, the body responds by breathing more quickly to get oxygen from the air.
A study conducted in 2023 in Pakistan revealed that around 34 percent of people with heart attacks experienced symptoms of shortness of breath some time before the attack occurred. Symptoms can occur for several weeks or months before a heart attack occurs.
4. Cold Sweat
Cold sweats, especially at night, are a condition to be wary of. Because, these symptoms can also be an indicator that a heart attack will appear.
Cold sweat is a condition when the body sweats excessively, regardless of the temperature of the surrounding environment. For example, the body can sweat when it is not hot or in a cool room.
This condition is caused by excessive heart activity. When the arteries in the heart become blocked, the heart has to work harder to pump blood throughout the body. This can increase body temperature, so that to overcome this the body will sweat more.
5. Swelling in the Legs
Swelling in the legs can also be a sign that a heart attack is coming. Quoted from Medlineplus, swelling or edema in the legs occurs when blood flow in the area becomes obstructed. As a result, blood can accumulate and cause leg swelling.
Tips to Reduce the Risk of Heart Attack
A heart attack is a condition that can be life threatening if it does not receive proper treatment. Apart from that, the risk of heart attack can also be reduced by implementing the following habits:
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2024-02-10 07:22:08
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