Which Symptoms And Signs Of Cardiovascular Disease Need Urgent Attention?
- What are the common cardiovascular disease symptoms?
- What do the signs and symptoms of cardiovascular disease indicate?
- Are the symptoms of cardiovascular disease in women different from that of men?
- What tests to undergo after observing cardiovascular disease signs and symptoms?
- What is the role of genetic testing?
Introduction
One out of every four deaths in India is due to cardiovascular disease, as per a study by Lancet. Globally, studies reveal that more than half of patients who have heart disease receive delayed treatment. This is one of the reasons for the high fatality rates, despite clear Signs Of Cardiovascular Disease. Here is how you can avoid that by going in for early detection followed by remedial measures. This will considerably reduce your future or lifetime risk of heart disease.
What are the common cardiovascular disease symptoms?
Various symptoms and signs of cardiovascular disease may be experienced and this may depend on a host of factors. However, there are certain indications that are regarded as common, and include the following:
- Pain in the chest – Medically known as angina, this is experienced as pain that feels more like pressure, or a squeezing sensation. Some people are known to experience this as some kind of tightness, or a burning sensation.
- Difficulty breathing – Shortness of breath may be subtle for some or hard for some patients. However, this is felt noticeably when you partake in some activity.
- Numb feelings in the legs – The blood vessels in the legs may narrow with the condition, causing an overall weak feeling or numbness.
- Dizzy feelings – This is due to either slow or fast heart rhythm, indicating arrhythmias.
- Overall tiredness – Abnormal and unusual tiredness is also a possible symptom.
- Other symptoms include swelling in the legs, coughing, possible wheezing, vomiting sensation, and breaking into a cold sweat.
What do the signs and symptoms of cardiovascular disease indicate?
The symptoms and signs of cardiovascular disease could indicate one of the following conditions. It is necessary to be aware of the symptoms to take necessary remedial measures.
- Arrhythmia – This refers to some problem in the electrical conduction system of the heart. This condition causes changes in heart beat rates.
- Valve disease – This refers to abnormalities or abnormal functioning of the heart valves. These are responsible for regulating blood flow between chambers and blood vessels.
- Coronary artery disease – This indicates that there is a problem with the blood vessels in the heart.
- Heart failure – This refers to issues with heart pumping/relaxing cycle, causing buildup of fluid and difficulty breathing.
- Peripheral artery disease – This indicates narrowing or blockage in the blood vessels of limbs or organs in the abdomen.
- Aortic disease – This refers to issues with the large blood vessel that regulates flow of blood to the brain and the body.
- Congenital heart disease – This means that you had structural issues or conditions at birth, impacting certain parts of the heart.
- Deep vein thrombosis – This refers to blockage in the veins, that moves the blood back to the heart
Are the symptoms of cardiovascular disease in women different from that of men?
Most of the symptoms and signs of cardiovascular disease are common to both men and women. However, there are some gender-specific changes in the way certain symptoms are experienced. This will help women to identify symptoms that may be commonly misunderstood as that of something else.
- Women do not experience severe chest pain, unlike men. The pain is more like some kind of pressure or tightness. This could actually be an indication of a heart attack, and it is necessary to be on the look-out for other symptoms that can rule out or confirm the condition.
- Women typically experience symptoms other than chest pain, such as uneasiness in the neck, shoulder, upper back or abdomen.
- Difficulty breathing, and pain in either of the arms or both the arms.
- Possible feelings of nausea.
- Profuse sweating.
- Abnormal tiredness.
- Heartburn, experienced in a manner that is similar to indigestion.
- Women are more likely to get a heart attack when resting
What tests to undergo after observing cardiovascular disease signs and symptoms?
As mentioned above, cardiovascular disease is due to a combination of multiple factors. As part of efforts to start understanding cardiovascular disease, it is important to note the symptoms of these conditions.
- Chest pain or some form of discomfort, known as angina
- Difficulty breathing
- Pain or weakness in the limbs
- Pain that radiates to the neck, the upper abdomen or your back
- A fluttering sensation in the chest
- Abnormal rapid heartbeats
- Overall tiredness
- A lightheaded feeling or dizzy feeling
- Unexplained swelling in the legs
What is the role of genetic testing?
Genetic testing involves analyzing blood or saliva samples to look for genetic mutations and inherited conditions that cause cardiovascular diseases. Advanced genetic testing facilities in Tamilnadu, offer individuals the chance to check for lifetime or future risk of heart disease.
Medically Reviewed by
Dr.Rajasekar Cardiologist
Dr. Rajasekar is a cardiologist in Chennai, with extensive experience in the field. He completed his MBBS from Madurai Kamaraj University, followed by an MD in General Medicine and a DM in Cardiology from The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University (TNMGRMU).
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