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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