Heart Attack: A symptom that can appear 10 years before a heart attack you should not ignore!

Heart attack: Heart attack is one of the biggest causes of sudden deaths. One moment you are going about your daily chores and the next you are lying on the floor, unable to move due to severe chest pain. Heart attack is also called the silent killer, which usually comes without warning. According to a recent study, this condition called angina pectoris is experienced a decade before a heart attack. 

So what is angina pectoris?

Angina pectoris is a symptom of coronary artery disease, which is often characterized by a feeling of squeezing, pressure, heaviness, tightness or pain in the chest, according to the Mayo Clinic. According to the American Heart Association, there are four types of angina pectoris. Stable angina, unstable angina, microvascular angina and vasospastic or variant angina. What did the research reveal?

In this research, it was found that the patient experiences angina pectoris, 10 years before the heart attack. In this research, 5 lakh people were included, in which there was no previous history of chest pain or heart disease. The findings showed that patients with unexplained chest pain had a 15% higher risk of heart attack in the first year following their first hospital visit, with the risk increasing steadily over 10 years. 

According to the researchers, people who complain of chest pain without any reason, they should keep checking with the doctor regularly, so that they can reduce the risk of heart attack in future. 

Do see a doctor if you have chest pain

Professor Kelvin Jordan, project lead and professor of biostatistics at Kiel University's School of Medicine, said it is important to see a doctor if you feel chest pain. The causes of chest pain can be many and usually the disease of the patients is not detected. Our research shows that the chances of heart attack increase in these patients later. Most common symptoms of heart attack

According to the American Heart Association, there are also some warning signs of a heart attack:

- Chest discomfort

- Nausea

- Sweating from anxiety

- Dizziness or vertigo

- Restlessness, cough or wheezing also come in the initial signs of heart attack.

Disclaimer: The advice and suggestions mentioned in the article are for general information purpose only and should not be taken as professional medical advice. Always consult your doctor if you have any questions or concerns.