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The article was professionally consulted with Doctor General Internal Medicine Doctor - Department of Examination & Internal Medicine - Vinmec Hai Phong International General Hospital and Doctor Nguyen Van Duong - Cardiologist intervention - Cardiovascular Center - Vinmec Central Park International General Hospital.
Not all heart diseases have obvious symptoms. Some symptoms don't even appear in the chest and it's not easy to see exactly what's going on. This is especially true in the case of people who are 60 years of age or older, overweight or have diabetes, high cholesterol or high blood pressure. The following article will list the signs that patients need to know to proactively prevent.
1. Chest tightness
This is the most common sign of heart-related risks. If you have a blocked artery or have had a heart attack, you may feel pain, tightness, or heaviness in your chest. This sensation usually lasts for a few minutes and can occur while you are resting or when you are physically active.
It may be just a short pain or there is a point when touching or pressing again more painful, in case these symptoms increase and do not go away in a few minutes, the patient needs to see a doctor immediately for timely treatment .
Also, symptoms can be heart problems even heart attack without chest pain. This is especially common in women or diabetics.
2. Nausea, indigestion, heartburn or upset stomach
Often these symptoms are more common in female patients than in men. The patient has abdominal pain for many reasons that have nothing to do with the heart. It can be caused by food, but it can also happen during a heart attack.
So if you feel any of these symptoms, see your doctor, especially if you have any of the other symptoms on this list.
3. Dizziness or lightheadedness
There are many reasons why we lose our balance or get dizzy for a moment. It may be due to not drinking enough water or eating enough, changing positions to stand up too quickly.
But if you suddenly feel unsteady, accompanied by chest tightness or shortness of breath, quickly see a doctor for diagnosis and treatment.
4. Easily exhausted
If you suddenly feel tired or out of breath after doing things you used to do but have no problem: Climbing stairs or getting out of the car, this could be one of the symptoms of heart failure. , especially for women.
5. Snoring
It's normal to snore a little while sleeping, but it's unusual for loud snoring that sounds like gasping or choking, a sign of sleep apnea. That's when several times a night you stop breathing for short periods of time in your sleep, putting more pressure on your heart. If you experience this symptom, you need to see a doctor to perform polysomnography (tests that record the body's activity during sleep) to see if you have a problem. If so, the patient will need to use a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) ventilator to regulate breathing during sleep.
6. Cough doesn't stop
In most cases, this is not a sign of heart disease. But if you have heart disease or know you're at risk, pay special attention to this symptom.
If you have a persistent cough that produces white or pink sputum, it could be a sign of heart failure. This happens when the heart can't keep up with the body's needs, causing blood to leak back into the lungs.
7. Swollen feet, feet and ankles
This can be a sign of a problem with the heart's pumping ability, when the heart does not pump fast enough, blood collects in the veins causing swelling. Heart failure also makes it harder for the kidneys to remove excess water and sodium, which also causes edema.
8. Fast heart rate
Or palpitations, an arrhythmia caused by a decrease in blood pumping capacity, causing the heart to work harder.
9. Confusion, reduced ability to think
Patients also have memory loss or loss of sense of direction. Changes in the concentration of certain substances in the blood, such as sodium, are the cause of this symptom.
If people have been diagnosed with heart failure, it is important for us to understand, monitor the symptoms and notify the doctor in case of any changes. Please go for cardiovascular screening and screening to promptly detect diseases and treat them early.
Currently, Vinmec International General Hospital is implementing cardiovascular screening packages, helping customers to proactively protect the health of themselves and their families.
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