Al-Marsad Newspaper – Agencies: Many people around the world go to heart attacks annually, which requires knowledge of the early symptoms of this fatal condition, as early diagnosis can save lives.
“In the case of a heart attack, the blood supply to the heart muscle is reduced,” says Dr. Bharat Kokriti, a consultant cardiologist at Paras Hospital, in Gurugram, India.
He adds that once this happens, the heart muscle begins to die, noting that early diagnosis and treatment are necessary to restore blood flow to the heart, according to the website. onlymyhealth.
According to him, protecting the heart muscle reduces the risk of death and morbidity, and if it is damaged, the patient feels short of breath, tired, and there is a danger to life.
Early symptoms of a heart attack
Knowing and dealing with the early symptoms of a heart attack can save people’s lives. These are the symptoms:
1. Insomnia
2. Chest discomfort
3. Heaviness in the chest
4. Chest pain
5. Sweating
6. Shortness of breath
7. Loss of consciousness in some cases
8. Heartburn or burping that some people think may be caused by gastritis
In some cases, the patient does not have any symptoms, and this is known as a silent heart attack.
There are some other symptoms of a heart attack, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).CDC) and include:
Feeling weak and sluggish
lightness of head
Discomfort or pain in the neck, jaw, or back
Discomfort or pain in one or both arms
You should not ignore any of these symptoms and consult a doctor immediately.
According to Dr. Kukriti, early symptoms of a heart attack, especially chest pain, belching, little sweating, and restlessness, are often misunderstood as being caused by acid reflux or gastritis.
He adds that those who suffer from diabetes and high blood pressure should take proper care as they are more likely to develop heart disease.
Hence, they should take these symptoms seriously and get themselves checked at least once by a doctor who is equipped to perform heart-related tests.
