The body sometimes shows subtle, early signs of cardiovascular disease—also known as heart disease—which includes conditions like heart failure and heart attacks.1The early signs can include fatigue, feelings of depression or anxiety, and changes in your nails or skin. Heart disease is the top ...
Not all pain from heart disease have the same signs and symptoms. The more we learn about heart disease, the more we realize that symptoms can be markedly different in different groups of people. Women, people who have diabetes, and the elderly may have different pain perceptions and may com...
Not all pain from heart disease have the same signs and symptoms. The more we learn about heart disease, the more we realize that symptoms can be markedly different in different groups of people. Women, people who have diabetes, and the elderly may have different pain perceptions and may com...
Not all pain from heart disease have the same signs and symptoms. The more we learn about heart disease, the more we realize that symptoms can be markedly different in different groups of people. Women, people who have diabetes, and the elderly may have different pain perceptions and may com...
Nobody plans on having a heart attack. It’s best to be prepared. Steps you can take before symptoms start include: Memorize the list of heart attack symptoms and warning signs. Remember that you need to call 911 within 5 minutes of when they begin. ...
Heart Attack Warning Signs & Heart Health The leading cause of death in the United States is cardiovascular disease. This website presents information about modifiable behaviors (exercise, diet) which may help prevent heart attacks. Many things, however, including family history, age, and other ris...
Metabolic disease, diabetes or other illness For women: using birth control pills, a history of preeclampsia, gestational diabetes or having a baby with low birth weight What happens in a heart attack The heart’s job is to pump blood around the body. Like any muscle, the heart itself needs...
Symptoms of heart failure (see above) or valve disease (see above) Congenital Heart Defects in Infants and Children Symptoms of congenital heart defects in infants and children may include: Cyanosis (a bluish tint to theskin,fingernails, and lips) ...
American Heart Monthmarks a clear opportunity to do a little self-examination -- of your body, your diet and your lifestyle. Heart disease is the most common cause of death for Americans, so if your heart isn't working right, we don't need to explain why that's a really bad sign. ...
My heart disease started like you described. I had all the symptoms you had. I am diagnosed cardiac ischemia, meaning that my heart for some reason does not get enough blood as needed. I do not suggest that you have the same condition or disease, but you should check. My doctor taught...