This article is to spread awareness, not paranoia after all these are symptoms that can be related to other illnesses, but depending on whether they are more prolonged or severe symptoms and on your lifestyle these symptoms can be serious.
We know heart disease is the number one killer. We know that chest pain and pain radiating down the left arm means you’re likely having a heart attack. And we know that taking aspirin might save your life at this very moment! But do we know what to look for long before that moment comes? You might have some idea if you’re “quite healthy”. Do you eat fruits and vegetables every day, or do you eat all carbs and sugar? Do you exercise? Do you experience high stress? You might already know, based on the answers to those questions if you’re high risk for heart disease, but take it a step further. Know the physical signs that will start to happen a whole month before your heart gives out. And please, if you know you are already high risk, take some steps to save your life now and never have to experience the warning signs to begin with!
- Shortness of breath.
The reason for shortness of breath is because the lungs won’t receive the needed blood to function normally. It is important to understand that lungs and the heart work as a team. That means if one of these organs has some problem it will have an impact on the other. That is the reason why shortness of breath is connected with heart attack.
- Chest pressure.
Pain and chest pressure is another indicator of heart attack. When there is potential of heart attack, the chest pain or pressure will be increased. This type of pain often is spread to the arms, back, and shoulders.
- Dizziness and cold sweats.
Less blood supply to the brain means that there is poor blood circulation and that is the reason for dizziness and cold sweats. Moreover, in case if your body feels clammy and unwell and your brain is not working properly, all of these symptoms may indicate heart attack.
- Flu or cold.
Studies have shown that many people that survived a heart attack explain that before the heart attack they experienced flu or cold-like symptoms. This actually is proof of the link between cold and flu and heart attack.
- Body weakness.
Less blood flow and poor blood circulation also may be the reason for body weakness and weakened muscles. In fact, doctors say that this is one of the earliest symptoms of heart attack.
- Fatigue.
Narrowed arteries mean that the blood flow to your heart is decreased and that will cause trouble with the function of the heart. That is the reason why you should never ignore this symptom –feeling tired constantly.
A MONTH BEFORE A HEART ATTACK, YOUR BODY GIVES YOU A WARNING
