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The second leading cause of death… Erectile dysfunction and other symptoms are easy to miss
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According to the World Health Organization (WHO), heart disease is the number one cause of death, with an estimated 8.9 million deaths in 2019. In Korea, heart disease is the second leading cause of death after cancer. [사진=게티이미지뱅크]According to the World Health Organization (WHO), heart disease is the number one cause of death, with an estimated 8.9 million deaths in 2019.
In Korea, heart disease is the second leading cause of death after cancer. According to the ‘2022 Health and Welfare Statistical Yearbook’, deaths from heart disease in 2021 were 61.5 per 100,000 people, second only to malignant neoplasms (cancer).
What makes heart disease even scarier is that many of the symptoms can be missed. There are four main types of heart disease: coronary heart disease, stroke, peripheral artery disease, and aortic disease. Professor Elijah Bear, a cardiologist at St. George’s Hospital in London, England, cited several symptoms that could be ‘serious warning signs’ to watch out for in heart disease in an interview with the British daily newspaper The Sun.
1. Shortness of breath
Panting or wheezing are other signs you may be suffering from heart disease. Shortness of breath can indicate the presence of heart failure, often caused by coronary heart disease. It could be an abnormal heartbeat or an imminent heart attack.
“Chest pain or shortness of breath can be a sign of coronary artery disease,” said Professor Baer. This could be a sign that heart failure is developing.”
2. Leg swelling
Swelling in the calves can be a sign of heart failure or poor blood circulation in the legs. It can indicate a blood clot in the leg that is preventing blood from returning to the heart. “Swelling in the ankles or abdomen is a potential sign of developing heart failure,” said Prof. Baer.
3. Palpitations (chest palpitations)
Feeling your heart pounding can also be a sign of heart disease. “Another symptom that may emphasize the presence of heart disease is symptoms related to heart rhythm disturbances,” said Professor Baer. The heartbeat may be fast, irregular, or both.”
4. Vertigo
When the heart doesn’t pump enough blood to the brain, it can cause dizziness and dizziness. It could be the result of heart failure, an abnormal heart rhythm, or an unknown heart attack. “If the rhythm disorder is severe, you may feel dizzy or lose consciousness, which is an important symptom to watch out for,” said Professor Baer.
5. Skin color change
Poor circulation can cause parts of your skin to turn blue or gray, especially your fingers and toes. This can indicate narrowed or blocked blood vessels. “It depends on whether you have a disease related to the blood vessels that supply your skin, which could point to coronary artery disease,” said Prof. Baer. “There may be changes in the color or texture of the skin, but this is usually a relatively late stage rather than an early stage of heart failure,” he added.
6. Erectile Dysfunction
Men who struggle with their relationship in bed are also at risk of heart disease. Erectile problems can mean that a man has a weak blood supply, indicating problems with his arteries. “Erectile dysfunction is very common. This could be a sign of a problem with the arteries that supply blood to the anatomical part.”
7. Fatigue
Heart failure can make you feel overly tired because your organs can no longer pump enough blood throughout your body. Fatigue may therefore be one of the symptoms of heart failure.
8. Bleeding gums
Gum disease has been linked to heart disease in several studies. Experts warn that bacteria in the mouth can enter the bloodstream and inflame the heart. Some studies have shown that having gum disease increases your chances of having a stroke.
9. Dark Spots Under Nails
Small blood spots under the fingernails can be a sign of endocarditis. It is an infection of the lining of heart valves, most commonly caused by bacteria that enter the blood and travel to the heart. This condition may indicate diabetes, which increases the heart disease risk of stroke by up to four times.
10. Weak grip
Studies have shown that how hard you can grip can indicate how strong your heart is.
Research shows that being able to squeeze something well indicates a lower risk of heart disease. However, it is important to note that simply improving the grip strength does not improve the health of the heart.
11. Sleep Apnea
Sleep apnea can put you at risk for high blood pressure, abnormal heart rhythm, stroke, and heart failure.
When snoring is stopped with respiratory arrest, the amount of oxygen going to the brain can be reduced. Because of this, the brain signals the heart to work harder to pump blood, increasing the risk.
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