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Tuesday, March 3, 2009

Knowing the Symptoms of Heart Disease can Save Your Life!

By Allie Hart

The signs of common heart problems are not always easily recognized. Some symptoms of coronary heart disease need immediate attention. Other symptoms may not even be related to the heart. How can you tell the difference?

Common heart problems have many symptoms. If you are at all concerned that you are having symptoms of coronary heart disease -- call your doctor. In fact, it is a good idea to let your doctor know of any symptoms you suspect might be related to your heart. By recognizing these you might prevent a heart attack!

Do you ever feel so tired that you can't even seem to finish small jobs? Have you had a feeling of bloat in your stomach? Nausea? How about finding it difficult at times to get a breath, or to breathe easily, even if you have not exerted yourself in any way? All of these may very well be symptoms of heart disease and you will want to report them to your doctor. Pronto.

Some of the more common danger signs of heart problems are: heart palpitations, a racing heart rate of over 100 beats per minute, and/or chest discomfort or pain. If resting eases any or all of these symptoms, you might have heart disease.

Go straight to hospital if that is your doctor's advice. If you cannot get in touch with your doctor, and you are concerned, you should go to hospital right away rather than ignore any health disease symptoms. This is especially true if you indulge in unhealthy habits such as smoking, drinking or substance abuse, or if you have members of your family who have heart disease.

If you are alone, call 911. If you feel chilled or are sweating profusely; if you suddenly feel weak or have severe shortness of breath along with an accelerated heart rate, you should get to a medical facility immediately. Other severe signs are not being able to move, an unusually severe headache, fainting spells or a heavy feeling in your chest that turns into a severe pain.

Before your symptoms turn into a full blown heart attack, call your doctor even if you don't think you are in immediate danger. If you are having the severe signs, go to the hospital or call 911. It might save your life.

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