Eight early warning signs of a heart attack

Genetic predisposition, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, obesity, poor diet, alcohol consumption, stress, and inactivity are just a few of the factors that might result in heart attacks.

Did you know that 20% of all heart disease-related fatalities worldwide occur in India? Indians appear to be especially prone to heart disease, especially when they are younger. The early age of onset, quick progression, and high mortality linked to cardiovascular disease in India are particularly worrisome. In addition to having a hereditary predisposition to heart disease, Indians have some particular practises that are bad for the heart and increase the risk of heart attacks.

“A widespread and significant risk factor for heart disease is a sedentary lifestyle. In India, every second person is physically inactive. Our culture has never been one of exercise. Even at short distances, we would rather drive or be driven than to walk. Only recently have we noticed an uptick in people taking frequent walks, which is promising.

Chest pain or discomfort in the centre of the chest that remains for more than few minutes or that goes gone and comes back.

Upper body pain, stiffness, or numbness in the arms, back, neck, jaw, and stomach breathlessness that might come on either with or without chest pain.

Start to get cold sweats.

Vomiting, nausea, and/or a lack of appetite

A feeling of being lightheaded or dizzy quick or irregular heartbeat.

In the days before having a heart attack, experiencing extreme and unexplained weakness or exhaustion

Here are some heart attack warning signs and symptoms that you should be aware of.

The normal Indian diet is not heart-healthy because it is high in dairy fats like ghee and milk fats and low in fruits and vegetables. Even though more than 50% of our population is vegetarian, heart disease is more common than it is in the Western population, which is primarily non-vegetarian. In our society, it is standard practise to reuse cooking oil, which raises the level of trans fatty acids. The typical Indian diet consists of a light breakfast and a substantial dinner, which causes inappropriate or poor digestion and increases the risk of developing diabetes mellitus and weight gain.

You must seek immediate medical attention if you think you are exhibiting any combination of heart attack symptoms.