Heart attack is the leading cause of death in America, so knowing how to recognize its symptoms is good if you want to prevent becoming its victim. The increased number of heart attacks in the U.S. is mostly due to today’s busy lifestyle and unhealthy diet. So, besides inflammation, stress can also be another reason for heart attacks.
The first and most important thing to protect yourself from heart attacks is leading a healthy lifestyle, which means less stress.
Nevertheless, if you know the key symptoms of this deadly disease a month before it happens, you can save your or someone else’s life.
Body Weakness
Narrowing of the arteries leads to less blood flow and circulation, and this in turn causes body weakness or weakened muscles. This is one of the first symptoms of a heart attack, so be careful if do experience it.
Cold Sweats and Dizziness
Poor blood flow means less supply of blood to the brain. This causes cold sweats and dizziness, a clear sign that something is wrong with your body. Your body will feel unwell and clammy, and your brain won’t be able to operate properly. These are other important symptoms showing the possibility of a heart attack in near future.
Chest Pressure
One of the major signs of a heart attack is chest pain or pressure. As the potential heart attack approaches, your chest pressure or pain will increase. The pain can as well spread to other parts of your body, like the back, arms, and shoulders.
Cold or Flu
A lot of heart attack survivors explain they have experienced cold or flu-like symptoms right before they had a heart attack. It’s good to be aware of this since many people don’t address the problem properly.
Fatigue
Constant fatigue might be caused by low blood flow to the heart. If arteries are narrowed, the heart will receive less blood and will work much harder than normal. If you feel tired all the time, consult your doctor.
Shortness of Breath
Another sign that your arteries are narrowed and your blood flow reduced is the feeling of shortness of breath. In this situation, your lungs won’t get the necessary blood flow to work properly. Lungs and the heart work together, so if one system doesn’t function properly, it affects the other. That’s why shortness of breath might be a sign that a heart attack nears.
These symptoms are important for preventing a possible heart attack, but, you must also lead a low-stress, healthy lifestyle if you want to keep this deadly condition at bay.
Preventative Measures
1. Exercise
Moderate exercise on a regular basis can help you reduce the risk of a heart attack. On the other hand, strenuous exercise is not recommended for heart health.
2. Avoid Sugar
Consuming too much sugar can increase your levels of triglycerides and reduce the levels of good cholesterol. Therefore, sugar is bad for your heart health.
3. Healthy Diet
Add plenty of fruits and vegetables to your diet, especially garlic as it can reduce your blood pressure. Another good food for your heart is turmeric. Its active compound curcumin can reduce plaque buildup in arteries.
4. Supplements
Take vitamin C, K, and fish oil to prevent artery damage and calcification. Also, fish oil will ease your blood flow.
Take a look at the video below to see the heart attack process:
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