Your heart is a vital organ, it is crucial to pay attention to the signals it sends.
Be careful, your heart could be sending you alarming signals!
If you experience any of the following symptoms, it is important to see a cardiologist:
1. Chest discomfort : Pain, pressure, tightness or discomfort in the chest, which may radiate to the left arm, jaw, neck or back.
2. Shortness of breath : Difficulty breathing, especially during physical exertion or when lying down.
3. Leg swelling : Accumulation of fluid in the legs, ankles or feet, often more visible in the evening.
4. High blood pressure : Blood pressure greater than 140/90 mmHg, even with treatment.
5. Abnormal heart rate : heart rate too fast (tachycardia) or too slow (bradycardia).
6. Dizziness or fainting : feeling of spinning or sudden loss of consciousness.
7. Family history : presence of heart disease or premature cardiac death in your family.
8. Leg pain or ulcers : persistent pain in the legs, especially when walking and presence of ulcers which do not heal.
When in doubt, it is crucial to consult a cardiologist for a thorough evaluation.
Heart disease
These symptoms may indicate serious heart problems, such as:
Tips for a healthy heart
- Adopt a healthy lifestyle: follow a Mediterranean diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains and fatty fish;
- Limit the consumption of red meat, added sugars and saturated fats;
- Exercise regularly, at least 30 minutes of moderate activity most days of the week;
- Stop smoking ;
- To manage stress.
In addition to this general advice, your doctor may recommend specific measures based on your individual risk factors.
Editor
May 6, 2024, at 11:41 a.m.
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