Heart problems are typically associated with symptoms in the chest area, for obvious reasons....CONTINUE READING THE FULL ARTICLE>>>
But several cardiovascular health issues can manifest themselves in other parts of the body, making them dangerously easy to dismiss…CONTINUE READING>>>
These warning signs include feeling sick, leg cramping, swollen ankles and bloating.
Dr Rigved Tadwalkar, a cardiologist at Providence Saint John’s Health Center in Santa Monica, California, told HuffPost: “The common thing we are concerned about is chest discomfort.
“But the truth is that cardiovascular issues can actually be signalled by other symptoms.”
Here is a breakdown of some of the most common heart problems and the key signs – that aren’t associated with the chest – to look out for.
Heart disease
Coronary heart disease (CHD) is a common but serious condition where the blood vessels supplying the heart are narrowed or blocked.
Most commonly, it causes chest pain – but there are other, less obvious symptoms, according to the British Heart Foundation (BHF).
These include:
Feeling sick
Stomach pain or indigestion
Feeling sweaty
Leg cramping
Arm pain
Jaw pain
Back pain
Choking sensation
Swollen ankles
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