Recognizing the Signs of a Heart Attack: More than Just Chest Pain

[Voice of Hope October 31, 2023](Editor: Li Wenhan) The American Heart Association points out that there are signs of a heart attack. In addition to chest pain, there may be pain or pain in the arms, back, neck, and even the jaw or stomach. Discomfort, some people have shortness of breath, cold sweats, nausea, and dizziness without chest pain, so be careful.

“Free Times” quoted the American Heart Association as saying that some heart attacks are sudden and violent, but some heart attacks are slow and accompanied by mild pain or discomfort. You can observe the following points:

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●Chest discomfort:Most heart attacks cause discomfort in the center of the chest that lasts for more than a few minutes, or may go away and then come back. It may feel like uncomfortable pressure, squeezing, fullness, or pain.

●Discomfort in other parts of the upper body:Symptoms may include pain or discomfort in one or both arms, back, neck, jaw, or stomach.

●Shortness of breath:This can happen with or without chest discomfort.

●Other signs:Other possible symptoms include cold sweats, nausea, or dizziness.

The American Heart Association also cautions that heart attacks are slightly different in women than in men, except for the most common chest pain (angina) or discomfort. Women may also experience other symptoms not typically associated with a heart attack, such as shortness of breath, nausea, vomiting, and back or jaw pain.

In addition, according to Taiwan’s Ministry of Health and Welfare’s 111-year statistics on causes of death in Taiwan, a total of 23,000 people died of heart disease, with an average of one person dying every 22 minutes. Taiwan’s National Health Administration states that 80% of premature deaths from heart disease and stroke are preventable. There are many bad habits in daily life that can harm the heart unknowingly. The best way to prevent cardiovascular disease is to start with a healthy lifestyle!

Bad habits bring you closer to cardiovascular disease Checklist:

1. Unbalanced diet, fond of salty, sugary, fried, processed products, and refined diet.

2. Lack of exercise.

3. Irregular sleep.

4. Smoking and drinking are not taboo.

5. Not caring about being overweight or obese.

6. There are three high blood pressure (hypertension, hyperglycemia and hyperlipidemia) and other chronic diseases that are not under control.

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The National Health Administration reminds that although aging is one of the risk factors for cardiovascular disease, as lifestyles change, young people who are under high work pressure, do little exercise, and eat out more should take better care of themselves and examine the potential for bad habits. How high the risk is depends on how high the risk is. Don’t ignore it just because you are young. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle and avoiding the threat of cardiovascular disease is the best strategy.

Editor in charge: Li Zhi

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2023-10-31 10:22:00

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