🚨 Heart Health Alert! 🚨 Did you know that your body might be giving you the heads-up about heart issues, and you might not even realise it? Cardiologist Dr Ameet Bakhai is sharing the top 10 signs your heart is calling out for help!
1. Dizziness when standing up quickly.
2. Breathlessness, even during light activities.
3. Difficulty bending down.
4. Heart palpitations.
5. Chest tightness.
6. Pain in arms, neck, or jaw.
7. Trouble standing back up.
8. Chest discomfort (beyond tightness).
9. Swollen legs.
10. Frequent irregular heartbeats.
Surprising, right? In a recent study, half of us have felt these symptoms but didn’t connect them to heart health. It’s easy to write them off as something else. But ignoring these signs could lead to bigger problems down the line.
Dr Bakhai emphasises that keeping tabs on your heart health should be a yearly resolution. He mentions that a healthy heart should easily handle two flights of stairs without you gasping for breath—talk about a fitness test!
It’s not just about fitness or weight, either. Heart health intersects with many areas, from coronary artery issues to heart rhythm abnormalities. Now more than ever, especially in our post-Covid world, being heart-smart is crucial. Dr Bakhai notes that conditions like myopericarditis—a heart complication from viruses—are more common now.
So, what’s your takeaway? Don’t ignore these symptoms! They might just be the warning your heart is giving you. Share this information with family and friends. Your heart will thank you! ❤️ #HeartHealth #ListenToYourBody #HealthAwareness