Common Indicators Prior to a Heart Attack | Republika Online

REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, JAKARTA — There are still many people who do not know the early signs of an imminent heart attack. Experts say there are certain symptoms that occur in the days and weeks before a heart attack that can be red flags.

First, there is chest pain or pressure. According to a professor of medicine at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Dr. Roger Blumenthal, angina is intermittent chest pain caused by the gradual buildup of plaque in the arteries.

These conditions can be a warning sign that a heart attack or cardiac event may occur in the following days. Narrowing or spasm of blood vessels on the outside of the heart can also cause these symptoms. It is important to call your doctor if you have chest discomfort.

Second, neck, shoulder or jaw pain. Heart attack with immediate pain in the left arm. However, early signs of pain may not be as obvious.

“Sometimes angina synonymous with chest pain or chest pressure, but sometimes, especially in older people, there may be other associated symptoms such as pain radiating to the neck or shoulder or arm,” said Blumenthal. HuffpostFriday (24/3/2023).

Third, easy to fall asleep or uncomfortable after activities. A clinical professor of cardiovascular medicine at Stanford Health Care, Dr. Abha Khandelwal, said getting out of breath easily could also be a red flag. This can include feeling more tired than usual after doing simple tasks.

For example, installing new lights or preparing a garden for spring. He said some people also feel numbness in their arms or chest after extreme activity.

Fourth, nausea or other stomach problems. According to Yale Medicine cardiologist and assistant professor at Yale School of Medicine, Connecticut, Dr. Nikhil Sikand, said abdominal pain, nausea, and overall fatigue are also warning signs of a heart attack. But that doesn’t apply to everyone. “Some patients may have mild symptoms or no symptoms at all,” he said.