Five Unexpected Signs of Heart Problems You Might Not Notice

You've probably seen a lot of heart attacks in movies and on TV: usually the victim grabs his chest, staggers back and falls dramatically before being rushed to the hospital. But in real life, a heart attack is often much less theatrical. In fact, many people don't even know they're having a heart attack. How not to miss its first signs, the publication said MSN.

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In 2016, the American Heart Association's journal Circulation reported that nearly half of all heart attacks (45%) are what doctors say are "silent," meaning they don't cause classic symptoms like pain in the chest or left arm. And according to the Cleveland Clinic, that number is even higher: 50% to 80% of all heart attacks can be asymptomatic.

While in some cases a silent heart attack may not cause any symptoms at all, there is usually some indication that something is wrong. It just might be so minor that the person having the heart attack doesn't realize what's really going on.

This can delay seeking medical attention, and in the worst case, these precious moments are fraught with a tragic outcome.

Dyspnea

We all sometimes feel short of breath—climbing steep stairs or having a panic attack. But it may be one of the more subtle signs of a heart attack to watch out for, especially in women.

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Your breath and your heart, which pumps blood efficiently, are very closely related. If you find it difficult to catch your breath for no apparent reason (for example, you are not exerting yourself), contact your doctor immediately to check your heart.

Upset stomach or heartburn

Just had a bite of spicy food or junk food? Your indigestion and heartburn are probably completely normal. However, according to the Mayo Clinic, indigestion can also be caused by decreased blood flow to the heart.

“If you have constant chest pain and you are not sure that it is heartburn, call an ambulance,” doctors recommend.

If you find yourself in the nearest emergency room with indigestion, doctors will immediately run tests, because even experienced doctors cannot always distinguish a heart attack from heartburn.

Pain in the jaw or throat

Chest pain radiating to the left arm is a symptom of a heart attack that you have probably already heard about. But pain from a heart attack can show up in other places as well—the jaw and throat are among them.

It may feel like severe toothache. At the time, a sore throat and jaw pain on its own usually don't signal a heart problem, but "if you have chest pain or tightness that radiates up into your chest, throat, or jaw, it could be a sign of a heart attack." .

Profuse sweating

A hot day or a session at the gym is sure to make you sweat. But if you find yourself sweating or experiencing discomfort in your chest, arm, neck, or jaw, go to the hospital.

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A 2005 study by the University of Illinois at Chicago found that sweating combined with any pain in these areas could be a precursor to a heart attack.

General feeling of unease

Are you not feeling well, but you can't say exactly why? This is a signal that it's time to check your heart, even if you don't have the classic signs of a heart attack.

Robert Lager, MD, said "a general feeling of discomfort" and a "feeling of restlessness" could indicate a silent heart attack. He urged people not to "sit and wonder" at the feeling that something is wrong.

The heart is a muscle, and reduced blood flow due to a heart attack is bad for it, so don't ignore any signs that something is wrong.

“The longer a person waits, the more likely it is that irreversible damage will be done,” he warned.

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