Urgent: 5 Silent Heart Attack Warning Signs You Shouldn't Ignore
Dr. Jed warns about 5 critical heart attack symptoms that can occur without typical chest pain. Many people believe heart problems always cause severe chest pain, but this isn't true. Especially for women, elderly, and diabetic patients, heart issues can develop silently.
Heart blood shortage occurs when heart blood vessels become narrowed or blocked, preventing adequate blood and oxygen from reaching heart muscles. This is often caused by fat accumulation in blood vessel walls.
5 Warning Signs to Watch:
1. Unusual fatigue - getting exhausted quickly with minimal effort
2. Tightness in the upper abdomen, similar to acid reflux but persistent
3. Pain radiating to left shoulder, arm, jaw, or back
4. Sudden sweating, heart palpitations, and unexplained dizziness
5. Breathing difficulties, especially when lying down
If experiencing multiple symptoms, especially unusual exhaustion, sweating, or chest tightness, immediately seek medical attention. Do not drive yourself - call an ambulance.
Prevention involves managing lifestyle factors and monitoring potential risk indicators.