Men are more prone to heart attacks. The frequency of heart attacks is more common among men between the ages 30 to 50. It is less known in women of the same age groups, though after the age of 40, women are also equally susceptible as men.
WARNING SIGNALS
HEART ATTACK
- Sudden, severe, burning pain in the center of the chest which may subside after rest and is exaggerated by exertion.
- A feeling of strangulation or uncomfortable pressure, squeezing or pain lasting for two minutes or later.
- Unusual discomfort in the center of the chest radiating to the neck, back, left shoulder and down the left arm.
- Abnormal perspiration.
- Nausea, vomiting.
- Momentary loss of consciousness.
- Palpitations and irregularities in heart beat.
All these attacks are brief and may disappear on resting but they should not be ignored.
BLOOD PRESSURE
Blood pressure need not produce any symptoms but some may have.
- Persistent headache.
- Headache in the morning.
- Headache localized in the back of the head.
YOUR BODY MAY BE SENDING OUT WARNING SIGNALS CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY.
Regular check ups even in the absence of the symptoms are essential for prevention particulary if you have a family history.
