Identify 6 common signs of heart disease

The article was professionally consulted by a doctor at Cardiology Center - Vinmec Central Park International General Hospital.

Below, Dr. Tran Thi Thanh Truc, Cardiovascular Center of Vinmec Central Park International Hospital will point out the 6 most common signs.

Although chest pain is common in cardiovascular disease, in some cases, people with cardiovascular disease only feel vague, not necessarily real pain. Describe a chest pain caused by a myocardial infarction or cardiovascular disease that typically has one or more of the following:
Feeling of tightness, heat, tightness or squeezing in the chest. Pain that radiates to the back, neck, jaw, shoulder, and one or both arms. Pain that lasts more than a few minutes, feels worse with exertion or movement, goes away then returns, frequency and intensity may vary. Shortness of breath. Sweat. Dizziness or feeling very weak. Vomiting or vomiting. In addition, chest pain is also a manifestation of many other diseases from mild to severe, but cardiovascular disease is the most common, and also the most dangerous, requiring early detection and treatment. Therefore, you should never ignore the symptom of pain in the chest area, even if it is only transient.

Palpitations are an irregular heartbeat, and are also a fairly common symptom of cardiovascular disease. Most patients describe palpitations as either irregular heartbeats (nearly a pause in the heart, often followed by a particularly strong beat) or unusually fast, slow heartbeats.

Thus, arrhythmia, or abnormal heart rhythm, is the cause of the patient's palpitations. There are many types of arrhythmias that patients can experience, and nearly all of them tend to make the heart beat faster. Patients may recognize this condition in their medical records by names such as: atrial extrasystoles, ventricular extrasystoles, atrial fibrillation, and supraventricular tachycardia. Some cases of palpitations are when the heart suddenly beats very fast (such as atrial fibrillation, supraventricular tachycardia) and requires immediate medical attention.

Dizziness and lightheadedness are common in patients over 65 years old, about 30% of cases.
Dizziness can be caused by the brain not receiving enough blood, stemming from many of the following causes:
Atherosclerosis . Anemia . Lack of water/dehydration. Increased blood sugar. Heart rhythm disturbances. Postural hypotension. Stroke. Transient ischemic stroke.

Fainting is interpreted as a temporary or sudden loss of consciousness. This is also a fairly common symptom for most people. We often comment that fainting is caused by stress, panic or fear, just rest, keep calm. However, sometimes fainting is a sign of a serious, even life-threatening cardiovascular disease. That's when the amount of blood to the brain or blood oxygen is suddenly reduced, the body must respond by "turning off" the functioning of the organs. Therefore, when a person suddenly faints, the cause must be found immediately. Some cardiovascular diseases make patients faint, including: syncope due to bradycardia, tachycardia - bradycardia syndrome, orthostatic hypotension, aortic valve stenosis, pulmonary stenosis, etc. ..
In addition, there are other causes of syncope, grouped into groups: neurological group, metabolic group, and vasomotor group. However, only cardiovascular syncope can lead to sudden, unannounced death (sudden death).

Fatigue and daytime sleepiness are among the symptoms of cardiovascular disease. Fatigue can be viewed as the inability to continue to function at the level of a normally healthy person. One of the cardiovascular causes of this phenomenon is heart failure.
Drowsiness during the day is usually caused by a sleep disorder at night, such as sleep apnea, or simply insomnia. However, it is worth mentioning here that all types of sleep disturbances are more common in cardiovascular patients.

Heart failure and coronary artery disease are among the serious causes of shortness of breath. Patients with heart failure often have difficulty breathing on exertion, and in more severe cases, they may have difficulty breathing even when lying down. At night, sometimes sleeping patients wake up suddenly gasping for air, a condition known as “paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea.” Certain other cardiovascular conditions, such as heart valve diseases, arrhythmias, and respiratory conditions, can cause shortness of breath.
As soon as the above signs appear, it is necessary to go to the doctor soon for timely diagnosis and treatment.
Currently, Vinmec Central Park is one of the few medical facilities in Vietnam that owns a team of doctors with equal qualifications and experience, mastering cardiovascular treatment techniques that bring quality superior treatment for the patient.

From mid-April 2020, Vinmec Health System has implemented telehealth care services to meet people's medical examination and treatment needs while ensuring to minimize the risk of disease spread. disease COVID-19. This is also the first step to welcome the trend of Vinmec's telehealth model in a methodical manner, ensuring safety, information security and efficiency.
The immediate telehealth service will be applied at Vinmec Times City International Hospital (Hanoi) and Vinmec Central Park International Hospital (HCMC); initially provide for customers who have been treated at Vinmec. The specialties that will be deployed immediately are Cardiology, Endocrinology - Diabetes at both hospitals, followed by Allergy - Clinical Immunology at Vinmec Times City and Asthma at Vinmec Central Park.
See details at: Vinmec deploys remote healthcare services during the Covid 19 epidemic season