Heart problems are often disguised as seemingly atypical symptoms of cardiovascular disease. As a result, many patients who have suffered, for example, myocardial infarction, note that they did not even suspect their condition, doctors say.

Moreover, heart problems today concern not only older people, but also young people. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, diseases of the cardiovascular system are the leading cause of death among women over the age of 35 and are responsible for 1 out of 4 deaths. The following is a list of atypical symptoms that indicate possible heart problems..

Swollen feet or ankles. This symptom can be caused by various reasons, but among other things, it may be due to problems with the heart valve.. In addition, fluid accumulation (edema) is a common symptom of heart failure.. Edema associated with heart problems is characterized by an ascending character - from legs to face.

Headache. Severe headache may be a symptom of a stroke or blood clot in the vessels. You should pay attention to this symptom if it is combined with problems such as stiffness in the neck, fatigue, dizziness, or occurs suddenly. In such cases, you should seek the help of a doctor.

Exhaustion. It is about very intense fatigue. Like, for example, the one that a person experiences with flu. However, it is worth worrying about this only if there are other symptoms.

Stomach cramps. If a person has an abdominal pain that was previously not characteristic of him, this can also be a signal of heart problems. But similar symptoms are possible with violations of the gastrointestinal tract, so you should pay attention to them only when combined with other symptoms.

Fainting. Fainting is a result of lowering blood pressure and can be a sign of a serious problem.. Violation of the heart valve, which leads to a violation of blood circulation, an increased heart rate or, conversely, a slowdown in the heart can cause fainting.

Dizziness.

Like many of the above symptoms, sometimes dizziness is not a cause for concern.. Mild dizziness may result from prolonged standing, dehydration, and t. But if the dizziness recurs, then it's time to see a doctor. Dizziness may occur due to heart problems, in particular, blockage of the vessel or malfunction of the heart valve.

Upper back pressure. Again, a heart attack is not always directly characterized by pain in the heart.. Often patients indicate a feeling of pressure on the chest or upper back.

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