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How do you know if anything is wrong with your heart?
Chest pain, chest tightness, chest pressure and chest discomfort (angina) Shortness of breath. Pain, numbness, weakness or coldness in your legs or arms if the blood vessels in those parts of your body are narrowed. Pain in the neck, jaw, throat, upper abdomen or back.
What are the early signs of heart blockage?
If a person has a heart block, they may experience:
- slow or irregular heartbeats, or palpitations.
- shortness of breath.
- lightheadedness and fainting.
- pain or discomfort in the chest.
- difficulty in doing exercise, due to the lack of blood being pumped around the body.
What are 4 types of heart diseases?
Coronary artery disease, arrhythmia, heart valve disease and heart failure are the four most common types of heart disease.
How do you check for heart blocks?
If a person has a heart block, they may experience the following symptoms:
- Lightheadedness or dizziness.
- Palpitations (skipping, fluttering or pounding in the chest)
- Fatigue.
- Chest pressure or pain.
- Shortness of breath.
- Fainting spells.
- Difficulty in doing exercise, due to the lack of blood being pumped around the body.
How can we keep your heart healthy?
To help prevent heart disease, you can:
- Eat healthy.
- Get active.
- Stay at a healthy weight.
- Quit smoking and stay away from secondhand smoke.
- Control your cholesterol and blood pressure.
- Drink alcohol only in moderation.
- Manage stress.
What is the best medication for heart problems?
The Big 6 Heart Medications
- Statins — to lower LDL cholesterol.
- Aspirin — to prevent blood clots.
- Clopidogrel — to prevent blood clots.
- Warfarin — to prevent blood clots.
- Beta-blockers — to treat heart attack and heart failure and sometimes used to lower blood pressure.
How do I keep my heart healthy?
How can I test my heart at home?
Place your index and middle finger of your hand on the inner wrist of the other arm, just below the base of the thumb. You should feel a tapping or pulsing against your fingers. Count the number of taps you feel in 10 seconds. Multiply that number by 6 to find out your heart rate for 1 minute.
What are the signs of a bad heart?
– Dizziness, nausea, fast heart rate or breathing, confusion, grey complexion, or excessive sweating. – Pain spreading to the jaw, left arm, or back. – Sudden feeling of pressure or crushing under the breast bone. – Extremely low blood pressure or heart rate. – Shortness of breath.
What are the first signs of heart trouble?
An Irregular Heart Beat. If an individual has an irregular heartbeat,there is a chance that they may have had it since they were an infant.
What are the 12 signs of heart disease?
High Blood Pressure.
What are the warning signs of a heart?
Warning signs and symptoms of heart disease. Certain symptoms, such as chest pain, ankle swelling, and shortness of breath may be signals that something is wrong. Learning the warning signs can help you get treatment and help prevent a heart attack or stroke.