INDIGESTION OR HEART ATTACK?

According to results of the research from 2003, published in the journal Circulation, only 30% of women who have had a heart attack experienced chest pain, a symptom that is characteristic for men. Symptoms of a heart attack in women are often much more subtle so you should pay attention to possible signs to react promptly.

-Dizziness - a sign that the heart does not pump enough blood to the brain.

- Fatigue - weakened heart muscle cannot pump enough oxygen for the efficient functioning of the body, which leads to fatigue.

- Nausea - may mean that your blood pressure suddenly dropped, appears along with increased perspiration.

- Pain in the upper back, upper abdomen or lower part of the chest is a warning that the heart is unable to pump blood properly.

- Shortness of breath during normal activities - blood flow to the heart is decreased and the pumping of the heart weakens. These can lead to the shortness of breath

If you occasionally experience shortness of breath during normal activities, most likely you don’t have any reason for concern, but if it is happening frequently, you should definitely see your doctor.

Research has shown that statins can lower LDL by 40%, slightly raise HDL and lower your risk of heart attack by 35%. However, we should not rely only on drugs - they should be combined with proper diet and regular exercise.

Cardiologists suggest 30 minutes of moderate aerobic exercise, which is proven to extend life expectancy for three and a half years. Whether we talk about walking, cycling, running or swimming heart needs to work on 50 to 70% of its maximum speed

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Text: pharmamedica.rs
Translator: MD V. Comagic
Image: courtesy of marin, renjith krishnan, Stuart Miles at FreeDigitalPhotos.net

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