8 Early Signs of a Heart Attack that Need to be Known and Watched Out For

Kapanlagi.com - Heart disease is a condition when the heart experiences disturbances. The forms of disturbances themselves can vary. There are disturbances in the heart blood vessels, heart rhythm, heart valves, or disturbances due to congenital conditions. Therefore, you need to know the early signs of a heart attack in order to prevent it.

The heart is an organ that is divided into four chambers. Two chambers are located at the top, namely the right and left atria. While the other two chambers are located at the bottom, namely the right and left ventricles. The main function of the heart is to circulate oxygen-rich blood to all parts of the body. Therefore, the function of the heart is very important for the human body.

However, if it is problematic, the heart can be very dangerous. In fact, the heart is still one of the number one diseases that kills humans quickly. That is why we need to live a healthy life, and know the early signs if you feel you have heart disease. This is so that you can address it earlier.

Therefore, according to various sources, here are 8 early signs of a heart attack that you need to know and be aware of. Let's check it out, KLovers.

1. Irregular Heartbeat

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The first sign of a heart attack is an irregular heartbeat. You may feel this irregular heartbeat for one to two minutes, KLovers. If this happens, it could be an early sign of a heart attack.

Not only that, but this usually occurs with anxiety, especially in women. Then, when it happens, it usually makes someone feel dizzy and easily tired.

2. Excessive Sweating

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The next sign of a heart attack is excessive sweating. This can be seen during the day and night. If someone is at high risk of a heart attack, they will easily sweat more than usual during the day and night.

It is important to note that this can often appear as flu-like symptoms even when the air temperature is not hot and there is not much movement. And this symptom usually only occurs in women. So be cautious if you feel like you are sweating a lot during the night or day.

3. Stomach Pain

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Not only feeling pain in the chest, but stomach pain can also be a sign of experiencing heart problems. The pain and discomfort in the stomach usually occur in 50 percent of heart attack cases in both men and women. Usually, there is nausea and bloating that occurs a week before a heart attack happens.

Although it may seem trivial, this symptom is actually one of the early signs of a heart attack. If this symptom stops and reappears in a short period of time, then you need to be more careful, KLovers. If necessary, you can consult a doctor.

4. Fatigue

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Yes, for those who have heart problems, it is not a secret that their bodies easily feel tired. And this symptom usually occurs more frequently in women than in men. Although men can also experience it.

The type of fatigue felt is different from that of a normal person, KLovers. For those who have heart problems, fatigue in the body will feel twice as heavy even though they are not doing heavy work. This can decrease a person's energy and motivation.

5. Respiratory Problems

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Then another early sign of a heart attack is respiratory problems. For this heart disease, the usual respiratory symptoms that occur are respiratory problems in the form of dyspnea. Respiratory problems usually occur in 40 percent of heart attack cases experienced by adults, both men and women.

Usually this is characterized by difficulty in taking deep breaths and inhaling air into the lungs. This characteristic usually occurs six months before a heart attack occurs. If it's already like this, then you must be alert and quickly consult a doctor, Klovers.

6. Insomnia

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Insomnia is indeed a disease that can be experienced by anyone. However, it is not just a regular sleep disorder, in fact, insomnia is also one of the early signs of a heart attack in someone. This is because insomnia is one of the diseases that can cause someone to have problems with their heart.

Many heart attack patients experience insomnia before a heart attack occurs. They also tend to have high anxiety and poor concentration. So that's what makes them feel difficult to sleep well and peacefully.

7. Hair Loss

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Hair loss is often experienced by many people, both men and women. Usually, hair loss occurs due to various factors, such as lack of hair care, excessive tying, improper use of beauty products, undergoing treatment with strong doses, stress, and premature aging.

However, besides the above factors, hair loss is actually one of the early signs of a heart attack, Klovers. In some cases, a heart attack can also cause this condition. This condition usually occurs in men over 50 years old and there is a possibility of it occurring in women. Hair loss is associated with an increase in cortisol hormone levels that can trigger stress and eventually lead to a heart attack.

8. Chest Pain

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And the last early sign of a heart attack is chest pain. It is not unfamiliar that heart problems can cause someone to feel chest pain. However, the exact location of this problem is still unknown, Klovers. Why can someone feel pain in the chest area.

Usually, the most common symptom of coronary heart disease is angina or angina pectoris, also known as chest pain. Angina can be described as discomfort, heaviness, pressure, pain, burning sensation, fullness, as if being squeezed, or pain caused by coronary heart disease.

Those are the 8 early signs of a heart attack that you need to know and be aware of. Hopefully, none of these early signs of a heart attack are present in you and may you always be healthy.

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