REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, JAKARTA — The heart is one of the vital human organs, which is responsible for pumping blood throughout the body. Therefore, any heart problems can be dangerous, even fatal.
In the UK, heart and blood vessel disease is one of the most common causes of death. Heart disease causes about a quarter of deaths each year.
Also known as cardiovascular disease, it refers to a set of conditions that affect the heart and circulatory system. These include coronary heart disease, heart failure, and stroke.
As with other dangerous diseases, it is important to know the symptoms early. Many of us know some of the common signs of heart disease that attacks the chest, such as chest pain and shortness of breath.
However, there are some other signs that can easily be misinterpreted as something less serious. Quoted from the page ExpressThursday (28/12/2023), there are four symptoms of cardiovascular disease that can be misdiagnosed as flu.
1. Fatigue
The British Heart Foundation (BHF) lists extreme fatigue as a sign of heart failure and other heart-related conditions. Professor David Newby from the BHF said many of his patients felt tired, whether they had heart failure or not, whether they had angina or not.
“This is difficult because the symptoms are not specific,” he said.
Harvard Medical School explains that persistent fatigue can sometimes also signal heart failure (a condition when the heart fails to pump properly) or coronary artery disease. However, fatigue doesn’t always mean there’s something wrong with the heart.
Fatigue can be caused by staying up late or working long hours. The BHF recommends consulting a doctor if you start experiencing extreme fatigue when your lifestyle has not changed.
2. Nausea
According to the Mayo Clinic in the US, nausea can be a sign of coronary artery disease. However, this occurs more often in women than men.
“Women are more likely to experience symptoms other than chest discomfort, such as shortness of breath, nausea, and extreme fatigue,” the clinic said.
2023-12-28 17:31:29
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