ABCD of Heart Attack (Credits: iStock)
\n\nA heart problem does not always begin with crushing chest pain or a dramatic collapse. Sometimes, it starts with getting unusually tired while climbing stairs, feeling breathless during a routine walk or experiencing chest discomfort that disappears after a few minutes. These seemingly minor symptoms can be easy to dismiss as acidity, stress, lack of sleep or ageing. However, recognising them early could help prevent serious complications.
\n\n“Can anyone get a heart problem? The answer is yes. Do patients with heart problems always have chest pain? The answer is no,” says Dr. Hemanth Kaukuntla, Senior Cardiothoracic Surgeon at Revona Century Hospital, Hyderabad. While symptoms can vary from person to person, knowing what to watch for can help people seek medical attention before a potentially serious condition progresses. Dr. Kaukuntla recommends remembering four important warning signs through a simple ABCD approach.
\n\nChest pain is one of the most recognised symptoms of a heart problem, but it does not always feel like sharp or unbearable pain. Some people experience pressure, heaviness, tightness, burning or a squeezing sensation in the chest. The discomfort may also spread to the arms, shoulders, back, neck or jaw. The worrying part?
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