How Your Body Warns You of a Heart Attack 1 Month In Advance

Earlier heart disease and strokes were associated with the old age, but with the changing time, it can occur in any age group. The most common cause of death around the world in today's scenario is heart attack where most of the people suffer from the first-time or recurrent heart attacks. Heart attacks are the result of insufficient blood supply and blockage of a coronary artery.

About a month prior to the heart attack, there is an unusual weakness in the whole body which is a key symptom that results from the lack of blood flow as well as the blood circulation in the body. The narrowing of the arteries and the weakened muscles are a red flag to anticipate the heart attack in its very premature state only.

 

Heart Attack Signs and Symptoms That Shouldn't Be Ignored

1. Dizziness

When there is a lack of blood flow in the body, another symptom that comes around is the dizziness that one should not take so lightly. The lack of proper circulation of blood in the body affects the flow of the blood to the brain, which can result in the uncomfortable dizziness spells in the person.

2. Cold Sweats

Following dizziness, the other early signal to heart attack comes up with the experiencing of cold sweats that your body may be under duress. Without the adequate blood flow in the body, the person may feel clammy, cold, or generally unwell.

3. Chest Pain

If one is experiencing the light or acute chest pain, or pain in the other areas of the body, like in the arms, especially left or back or the shoulders, then one needs to go for the medical check-up as soon as possible. Pain in the chest or any kind of tightness in the chest is the other key symptoms to acknowledge in order to prevent a heart attack.

 4. Insomnia

Insomnia is another symptom that occurs one month prior to the heart attack. This symptom is more common in females. Insomnia leads to anxiety as well as absent-mindedness.

5. Shortness of Breath

Breathlessness which is also known as Dyspnea, where the person is unable to have a deep breath. This symptom starts almost six months prior to the heart attack and is a sign that the person should seek medical facilities and see a doctor as soon as possible. This symptom occurs both in male and female.

6. Irregular Heartbeat

Arrhythmias the term used for skipping heartbeats or the irregular heartbeats is the other symptom of the heart attack that occurs mostly in females. This is another symptom that the heart is not working properly and one should see a doctor as soon as possible.

7. Perspiration

Sweating in an unusual and excessive way is another warning symptom of the heart attack. This symptom is more commonly seen in females and is often confused with the hot climate or the effects of menopause. Various studies are also there regarding the symptoms that occur one month in advance before the heart attack. These symptoms vary from person to person as well as from male to female also. Here we have a list of those symptoms with the level of occurrence one month prior to heart attack:

Male

• Unusual Fatigue 42.9%

• Shortness of Breath 57.9%

• Nausea 35.5%

• Weakness 54.8%

• Dizziness 39%

• Cold Sweat 39%

• Discomfort High in the Chest(Centre) 30.5%

Female

• Unusual Fatigue 70.7%

• Sleep Disturbances 47.8%

• Shortness of Breath 42.1%

• Anxiety 35.5%

• Indigestion 39.4%

• Changes in Thinking/Remembering 23.9%

• Arms Weak/Heavy 24.9%

• Loss of Appetite 21.9%

Hope you find this information useful.

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