About 12,000 people die each year from myocardial infarction. also called heart attack – in France, according to health insurance. always according to health insurance, tachycardia, when the heart muscle beats too fast, affects 1% of the general population and more than 10% of people over 80 in France. Heart failure, which results in the inability of the heart muscle to provide normally its role of propelling blood through the bodyaffects 2.3% of the adult French population, according to theHealth Insurance.
Symptoms of heart disease not to be underestimated
There are therefore different heart diseases, which can affect anyone and at any age, although the prevalence increases with age. But if your heart is affected, certain signs can alert you. For the Daily Mailcardiologist Dr. Ameet Bakhai takes stock of the symptoms that should never be underestimated.
“Heart problems often get progressively worse, until one day you have a more complicated problem, explained Dr. Ameet Bakhai. While it could have been avoided by heeding the warning signs.”
For the cardiologist, there are ten warning signs:
- Dizziness on standing up quickly, ie feeling dizzy when standing up quickly.
- Shortness of breath with little effort, such as climbing stairs.
- Difficulty bending down or getting up.
- Palpitations.
- A feeling of tightness in the chest.
- Arm (often left) or neck pain.
- Difficulty standing.
- Chest discomfort.
- Swollen legs.
- An irregular heartbeat.
Taking care of your heart from an early age
“Millions of people know that heart health is vital, but they ignore the warning signs and do heart-damaging things like eating junk food or smoking, says Dr. Ameet Bakhai. There is a clear lack of knowledge. (…) Heart disease can affect people of all ages, especially with Covid-19, as the virus can attack the heart.”
Indeed, according to a study published in the journal European Heart Journal, heart damage was observed in more than half of patients with a severe form of Covid-19 – and hospitalized – at least one month after discharge. These included myocarditis (inflammation of the heart muscle), infarction and ischemia (restriction of blood supply to the heart).
To prevent the onset of heart disease, it is recommended to adopt a varied and balanced diet, to practice regular physical activity, to limit alcohol consumption and not to smoke. Advice to apply as soon as possible.