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Signs your heart might be giving you when facing the risk of a heart attack

Our hearts are incredible machines. They work and pump blood continuously, making sure all cells receive the proper amounts of oxygen and nutrients. Still, the modern life also comes with many factors and conditions that may affect the well-being of our heart. Inappropriate diet, stress, lack of minerals, vitamins, not sleeping too much, and many more, can weaken the way our hearts function. But our heart doesn’t just fail at once. They show signs of weakness everybody should know to recognize. Knowing when you are at risk might make the difference between suffering from a heart attack and being safe.

#1      Pains or discomfort in the chest

• Pains or discomfort in the chest

Pains in the chest area are most often connected to heart problems. Although, it is not necessarily the case all the time. Still, if the pain persists and you are over the age of 40, it is advisable to see a doctor, just to eliminate any risk. The discomforts that resemble very much with pressure or compression in the chest area are more likely to be caused by a heart condition. In case the pain spreads to your limbs, you feel nervous and start sweating out of a sudden like an enormous burden is pressing you, then you should call the ambulance right away.

#2     Difficulty in breathing

Difficulty in breathing

You may face the lack of breath, like not having enough air when you have a heart condition. This happens because the heart is unable to pump the right amount of blood in your lungs, supplying them with the needed quantity of oxygen. So here is why you will feel like looking for more air. Most commonly, this happens in the evening or when laid on the back. Sitting up or having a support in your back may help you breathe more easily. Still, if you are experiencing these signs rather often, do get checked out.

#3       Experiencing dizziness and lightheaded feelings

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 Experiencing dizziness and lightheaded feelings
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Feeling dizzy or even fainting may have many issues. It may be due to dehydration, not eating properly, fatigue or other medical conditions. Still, if you feel dizzy all of a sudden, it means that your brain is not supplied enough with blood, which is due to a poor functioning of the heart. If this state is also accompanied by irregular heartbeats, then it is for sure that these two are connected. So it is time to pay your doctor a visit.

#4     Unusual heart rhythms

Unusual heart rhythms

Heartbeats that are abnormal may be hard to notice since it is like your heart speeded up the pace or slowed down, for limited periods. If they are rare, you might not even be bothered by these arrhythmias. But in case you feel something is wrong with your heart beat, then it is crucial to see a doctor as soon as you can, to get the risks you are subjected to be assessed. It is not necessarily a reason to panic, but the heart should have an even way of beating.

#5     Things don’t seem to be as easy anymore

Things don’t seem to be as easy anymore
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People that may face a heart issue may notice a change in the way they used to do their everyday tasks. Easy things, like climbing stairs or carrying your groceries, start to become difficult may be a sign your heart faces some issue. Also, you may not be able to unroll your daily routine due to dizziness or short of breath. If you notice that your life in changing, not being able to do the things you used to, it is a sign to get a medical exam.

#6       Areas of the legs are beginning to swell

Areas of the legs are beginning to swell
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Of course, your legs may look swollen if you walked a lot and you are tired, or if the temperature outside is hot. With a bit of rest, the issue should get solved. But in case your legs do not let go of the swelling, it is because you might retain fluids in the body. This happens when the blood flow is poor and doesn’t allow the tissues to flush properly. If rest doesn’t do any good in solving the problem, do see a doctor. Also, try to increase the intake of fluids and go lower on salt, as it favors fluid retention.

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