According to the World Health Organization (WHO), cardiovascular disease accounts for 30% of all premature deaths, making it the leading cause of death in the world. Sometimes these diseases are not always accompanied by warning signs, and some symptoms are very difficult to detect. It is therefore necessary to take care of your heart, maintaining healthy eating habits and an active lifestyle. In this article, we present the 8 alarming signs that you must talk to your doctor.
In addition, according to other statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, heart disease is the leading cause of death for women over the age of 35 in the United States, accounting for one in four deaths. In France, 400 people die each day as a result of cardiovascular disease.
Some life-threatening cardiovascular diseases include:
Heart attacks: blood flow (therefore oxygen) to the heart is partially or completely cut off.
Heart Failure: This occurs when the heart is not able to pump blood normally.
Coronary heart disease: Coronary artery disease occurs when plaque accumulates in both coronary arteries of the heart.
Strokes: They occur when the blood flow from your heart to your brain is impaired.
Here are the 8 alarming signs that your heart is not working properly
1 - Snoring and sleep apnea
If you suffer from sleep apnea, your risk of having a heart attack is three times higher than normal. This is because sleep apnea can damage the right side of the heart because of the tension your lungs experience.
2 - Sudden fatigue
This could be the most difficult sign to read because there are many reasons why you might feel tired: lack of sleep, stress, overwork, etc.
You may feel completely exhausted when you have not moved a muscle. This is because your body does not get the oxygen it needs in the blood.
3 - Swollen feet and legs
Edema is often an indicator of coronary heart disease. When you remove your socks, you may see deep marks or nicks in your ankles or legs, along with some swollen parts of your skin.
4 - Cough
Although chronic cough may be a symptom of several different causes, it could be a sign of heart failure, in case it is accompanied by a reddish discharge.
5 - Shortness of breath
Breathing is closely related to the proper functioning of the heart. If he can not pump the blood properly, you may feel short of breath.
6 - Vertigo
In case of cardiovascular disease, blood flow to the brain drops. This results in sudden dizziness of feeling dizzy especially in case of heart failure. If in addition to this you feel chest pain, then it is necessary to consult a doctor.
7 - A pain that extends to the left arm
The heart attack is manifested by pain ranging from the jaw to the left arm through the ears and neck. Even if the pains are not very strong, it is better to consult a doctor to know the cause and remedy it as soon as possible.
8 - Migraines
Migraines occur in 12% of the population, but in 40% of people who suffer from cardiovascular diseases. If you suffer from regular migraines, you should consult your doctor.
