Mild discomfort in the chest, which was once considered normal by many people, is now warned by cardiologists as an early sign of a potential risk of heart disease. These symptoms are sophisticated, erratic and easily overlooked, but can be warning signals of serious cardiovascular problems.
Currently changing cardiovascular symptoms
Many people still think that only severe pain, such as chest tightness or stroke, is a manifestation of heart disease. However, according to Dr. Shubham Kumar Sharma, consultant of the Department of Cardiology, Birla CK Hospital, Jaipur (India), the situation has changed: "The signs of heart disease are different before. Even mild, throbbing, severe or temporarily burning sensations need attention. Today's symptoms are sophisticated, erratic and easily overlooked, but have a high potential risk.
Common mild symptoms
Unlike the common symptoms before, current cardiovascular signs include:
Severe pressure or light pressure in the chest
Hot flashes, easily confused with indigestion or acid reflux
Unusual fatigue, rapid exhaustion
Difficulty spreading to arms, jaw, shoulders or back
Temporary feeling of heaviness when walking or after meals
Experts emphasize that about 30 40% of cases of early myocardial infarction do not experience severe chest pain. This causes many people to ignore the initial signs until the heart has begun to damage, increasing the risk of serious cardiovascular events.
Reasons for Mild but More Dangerous Cardiovascular Symptoms
Dr. Sharma explains that modern lifestyles are the main cause of these changes, including:
High levels of stress, frequent anxiety
Sitting much, not much exercise
Unstable sleep
Cholesterol increases early, from a young age
Environmental pollution and chronic inflammation
These factors put pressure on the heart but hide symptoms with other signs, such as indigestion, muscle tension, fatigue or panic.
When to see an immediate cardiologist
Doctor Sharma recommends that any unusual feeling in the chest should be checked early, especially in the following cases:
Discomfort lasts for more than a few minutes
Appearing after struggling, climbing stairs or moving quickly
Accompanied by nausea, sweating, dizziness or shortness of breath
Spread to arms, jaw, shoulders or back
Recurrent burns unrelated to diet
He emphasized: Many patients ignore the mild feeling because they think they can endure it. However, limited blood flow or plaque rupture may have caused silent heart damage.
Advice from experts
Whenever you suspect or feel any abnormalities, see your doctor for a preliminary check-up, an electrocardiogram and a enzyme test.
A basic heart test is quick, painless, low cost, and can save lives, says Dr. Sharma. Even when the results are normal, the peace of mind it brings is very valuable".
The information in the article is for reference only, not a replacement for medical diagnosis or treatment. You should talk directly to your doctor for accurate advice that is suitable for your health condition.
