What is a heart attack? What are the signs of a heart attack? Find out here! For more information, scroll down to the bottom to see my video on heart attacks.

 Many people don’t realize the risk of a heart attack, which can be deadly. Even if you are not having any symptoms, high blood pressure or other cardiovascular problems often develop into full-blown heart attacks. 

 Heart attacks are a serious condition that can be deadly. They occur when the heart’s blood vessels become blocked, causing a sudden rise in pressure and pain in the chest.

 If you have ever had a heart attack and you pass out, it is important to know what the signs of a heart attack are. This blog will give you the information you need to recognize if your heart is experiencing problems.

What Is A Heart Attack?

 A heart attack is a medical term for an abnormal heartbeat that occurs within the heart muscle itself. A heart attack can lead to a heart attack, but many other health problems can be associated with a heart attack. The following symptoms may serve as a warning sign of impending heart trouble.

 When you have a heart attack, a lot of things happen very quickly. Your blood vessels may begin to spasm because they are partially blocked. This can cause less blood flow to your brain and other vital organs. A heart attack can also damage blood vessels in your legs which can cause them to hemorrhage or bruise easily — these are signs that aren’t always obvious by themselves. After a heart attack, some people may feel dizzy or nauseated for several hours or longer after the event has occurred.

How Can I Tell if Something Is Wrong With My Heart?

You’ll probably notice that you have some type of pain or discomfort when you’re having this type of attack—so you must always get checked out by a doctor as soon as possible! If you have any other symptoms that aren’t explained here or elsewhere on this page, like swelling around the fingers or toes, weakness in an arm or leg, chest pain during exertion such as climbing stairs or running up steps and unexplained weight gain/loss, you have to seek medical help. 

Heart attack symptoms can be hard to recognize. They can include:

•Chest pain that’s new or gets worse with exercise

The most common symptom of a heart attack is chest pain. The pain can be sharp and stabbing, or it may feel like indigestion, but it’s more severe than either of those. This is because the pain can feel like your heart has stopped beating, which is not something you want to experience!

•Dizziness 

The most obvious sign is dizziness, especially when you stand up from a sitting or lying position. You may feel like your heart isn’t beating as strongly as it should be.

•Pain in the arm

You may feel pain in your arm because blood flow to the arm is interrupted. Your arm will feel numb, warm or cold, and you may have difficulty moving it. You may also feel like your arm is “twitching” or “jumping” inside your body.

•Nausea and vomiting

When your heart is under stress or strain, it can begin to pump harder in an attempt to pump more blood through your body. This makes it easier for blood to pass through the arteries. But too much pressure can cause a blood clot (also called an embolism) to form in one of your arteries or veins, which can block the flow of blood away from your heart. 

•Shortness of breath

 When you experience shortness of breath, you may feel like you’re about to pass out. That’s because the heart muscle is being damaged by a heart attack. If you have chest pain or have had chest pain in the past, chances are that it was caused by a heart attack.

An attack will usually occur slowly over time: there might be mild chest pain that becomes progressively worse, or the pain might come on suddenly with no warning. Either way, if you suspect that you are experiencing an actual heart attack, it is critical to seek immediate medical attention.

To learn more about the heart, how it works and how a heart attack effects the heart, see my video here:

To help prevent heart attacks, make sure you are keeping your heart healthy, eating proper nutritious foods, exercising regularly, and having your physicals once a year.

*Disclaimer: The Dr. in my name comes from the PhD I have earned. I am in no way a medical doctor. This information is not to be used in lieu of medical advice. If you have an issue, please make sure to consult with your medical doctor. This information is for educational and informational purposes only.