The heart requires a constant supply of oxygen-rich blood to nourish it, and it is the coronary arteries that supply the heart with this vital blood supply. If you have coronary heart disease, these arteries become narrow and the blood can not flow as well as it should. In this case, the body sends several signals to be careful to avoid a heart attack. Here are six symptoms that you are likely to have a heart attack in a month, do not neglect them!
Each year in USA 800,000 people have a syndrome of threat of heart attack. Also called heart attack, the heart attack causes about 130 deaths a day of which 30% of the victims are under 55 years old. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states that there are many risk factors for a heart attack including excessive alcohol consumption, lack or lack of physical activity, poor diet, high blood pressure , obesity and diabetes.
What happens during a heart attack?
Arteries become clogged with fat, calcium, proteins and inflammatory cells that accumulate to form plates of different sizes. The plaque deposits are hard on the outside and soft on the inside. When the plate is hard, the outer shell is cracking (rupture of the plate), platelets (disc-shaped particles in the blood that promote clotting) are coming into the area and blood clots are forming around the plate. If a blood clot completely blocks the artery, the heart muscle becomes deprived of oxygen. In a short time, the death of the heart muscle cells occurs, causing permanent damage. This is a heart attack!
Here are the symptoms of a heart attack:
Because about half of heart attacks occur outside a hospital, early detection is very important for survival. According to figures published by the association All Open to Cardiac Massage, the survival rate in France is 2% while it rises to 20% in the Anglo-Saxon and Scandinavian countries. This is mainly due to the population who is fairly aware of the symptoms and actions that can save a heart attack.
Here you will discover the list of warning signs of a heart attack:
Chest pain: Some people feel pressure in the chest, burning or pinching. These symptoms may occur during physical activity or while you relax. If you notice them, contact a doctor immediately. You should also know that you could have a heart attack without feeling discomfort in your chest.
Excessive Fatigue: A warning that a heart attack occurs is a sudden sensation of fatigue for no reason. Your heart has to work harder because your arteries are starting to close, and that's why you feel exhausted.
Prolonged Flu Symptoms: If you have flu symptoms that do not go away, it means that your body is sending signs of heart failure. Your heart strives to deliver blood to the body, and blood can flow into the lungs. Thus the body can manifest itself through fever, headaches, sore throats or body aches.
Swelling of the lower extremities: The heart strives to pump blood, so that the veins can begin to swell, causing swelling of the legs, ankles and feet. You should also pay attention to the color of your lips. The blue color of your lips means you need to call a doctor right away.
Dizziness: If you feel constantly dizzy, it means that your blood circulation is limited by a weakened heart and that your brain may not be getting the amount of oxygen it needs. You should talk to your specialist as soon as possible.
Shortness of breath: Shortness of breath is another sign of an impending heart attack. The lungs and heart work together, so if the heart starts to malfunction, the lungs do not get the amount of oxygen they need. This situation must be dealt with immediately.
These symptoms can warn you up to a month in advance, indeed it is important to recognize them. Do not hesitate to talk to your doctor as soon as any of these symptoms appear or any other unusual changes in your body.