Signs You Might Have Heart Disease

HEART DISEASE is a term used to describe several conditions, many of which are related to plaque buildup in the walls of the arteries.

Fast Facts On Heart Disease

·        One in every four deaths in the U.S. is related to heart disease.

·        Coronary heart disease, arrhythmia, and myocardial infarction are some examples   of heart disease.

·        Heart disease might be treated with medication or surgery.

·        Quitting smoking and exercising regularly can help prevent heart disease.

Signs You Might Have Heart Disease

Chest Pain

It’s the classic sign of a heart attack, yet many people don’t realize this could be a medical emergency

“If chest pains occur when you are exerting yourself, but go away when you stop, that would suggest it’s more likely to be angina. That would still mean you should go and see a doctor, but you don’t have to call 999.”Medical experts advises that chest pains accompanied by feeling extremely unwell, mean it is probably the right time to call 999 and request an ambulance.

Feeling Sick

Obviously not every bout of nausea equals a heart attack – but if you’re getting pain as well, alarm bells should ring. Medical experts says: “If you experience intense chest pain even when you are just sitting around doing nothing and you are also feeling sick, that is the time to call for an ambulance.”

Feeling Sweaty

Working up a sweat when you’ve been to the gym or because it’s a really hot day, is nothing to worry about. But feeling hot and clammy along with chest pains is a sign that you should call an ambulance.

Choking Sensation

The word ‘angina’ actually means ‘choking’, and sometimes the tightness or pain can be up in the throat. People tend to describe a ‘restricting’ or ‘choking’ sensation.  If the feeling continues, and you haven’t previously been diagnosed with heart problem, you should call NHS 111 – but if you have some of the other signs listed here as well, it might be safer to call an ambulance.

Extreme Fatigue

Feeling tired all the time can be a symptom of heart failure, as well as of other conditions. Medical experts says: “Many patients says they’re tired, whether they’ve got heart failure or not, whether they’ve got angina or not! It’s a difficult one, because it’s so non-specific.”

If you’re tired and you’ve been working long hours or staying up late, it’s probably not your heart – but if you start experiencing extreme tiredness and your lifestyle hasn’t changed, it’s a good idea to chat to your GP.

Irregular Heartbeat

Medical experts says: “This is a hot topic at the moment, there’s a lot of focus on diagnosing irregular heartbeats. The vast majority of people just had extra ectopic beats, which are usually harmless.”

A jumped heartbeat is usually benign and nothing to get too concerned by. Being aware of your own heartbeat is really quite common and in itself nothing to get anxious about.

If your heart is going very fast and jumping around erratically then that’s when you should see your GP. If you feel like this and then you experience blackouts, call an ambulance.