Does your heart feel like it’s beating too fast? Feeling dizzy on and off? Having more palpitations than usual? You might need a Holter monitoring test. Find out what that is and what it reveals about your heart.
Heart disease is a prevalent health problem for men and women. It has been estimated that 1 in 3 men develop heart disease. Because people with heart disease have a higher risk for cardiac events such as heart attack, it is vital to recognize the signs of this disease, as well as ways to improve heart health.
When we use the term heart disease, we are describing any number of issues affecting the heart. These could be:
Many people with heart disease experience similar symptoms. However, studies suggest that men may be more likely to experience heart attack symptoms including nausea and cold sweat, shortness of breath, chest pain, tightness, or squeezing, and pain in the jaw, back, or arm.
Women, on the other hand, may sense a squeezing sensation in the upper back, pain in the jaw, neck, or chest, a sense of pressure or squeezing in the center of the chest, and a feeling of lightheadedness. The cardiac symptoms that affect women are often overlooked because they are less evident than what men experience.
Often, the first indicator of heart disease in both men and women is a heart attack. However, some signs may show up before such an extraordinary event. Recognizing them as an invitation to seek a full cardiac evaluation can prevent not only a heart attack but also other complications of heart disease, such as a stroke.
Heart arrhythmia, or irregular beat, may present sensations such as:
Constricted blood vessels may present sensations such as:
Several treatments may be recommended for treating heart disease. Recommendations are based on risks and the severity of the condition, diagnosed with specific tests such as a cardiac angiogram. To learn more about how Premier Cardiology Consultants helps patients promote heart health through testing and treatment, call 516-437-5600. Here, we can schedule an appointment for you in our Forest Hills, Richmond Hill, or Lake Success, NY office.
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