Home Men's heart health: Symptoms to consider
When it comes to heart health men are in some ways a little luckier than women. As a man, you are more likely to survive your first heart attack, your symptoms are often more straight-forward and recognizable, and you often recover better after an attack.
However, all of that is dependent on you being aware of your heart health and risk factors and getting treatment if you have concerns. This is especially important because, although chest discomfort is still the most common sign of a heart problem, not all heart problems come with clear warning signs. Some don’t even happen in your chest.
Here are some important warning signs to be aware of:
The more risk factors you have the more you should be concerned about anything heart related. For example, if you’re 60 or older, overweight, diabetic, or have high cholesterol or high blood pressure, these are risk factors for a heart condition and you should pay particular attention to changes in your health.
For more information about risk factors or signs of a heart attack, visit the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada website or speak to your doctor.
REFERENCES
Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada. (2018) 2018 Heart Report. www.heartandstroke.ca. Accessed May 18, 2018.
Mayo Clinic Staff (2017) Heart attack symptoms: Know what’s a medical emergency. www.mayoclinic.org. Accessed May 18, 2018.
MacMillan, Amanda (2017) Never Ignore These 11 Heart Symptoms. www.webmd.com. Accessed May 18, 2018.
Taylor, MaryGrace (2018) “6 Harrowing Signs a Heart Attack Might be in Your Near Future.” Men’s Health. www.menshealth.com. Accessed May 18, 2018.
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