Things You Should Know About Heart Failure

The facts tell that heart related problems are a leading cause of death in the United States and this is not surprising due in part because many people don't know they have heart problems until the first heart attack. Most every time a heart attack is preceded by other signs and warning signals that the victim either ignores or just doesn't know what they are or the importance of the signs. It is very important to know, understand and familiarize yourself with the potentially deadly nature of this health issue so you can not only save your own life but those you care about as well.

Shortness of breath that occurs especially without activity during sleep or rest could be a sign of a serious health issue. If you feel as if you aren't breathing right especially when falling asleep or waking up then you could be suffering from heart problems and not realize it. Pressure or heaviness in the chest that makes you feel as if you are drowning is another sign of a coronary episode and is something that usually is closely associated with difficulty breathing as well. Pain doesn't have to be present it can just be uncomfortable and still be serious.

Heart problems have specific symptoms such as fluid retention and many people will notice that their clothing and shoes are starting to get tight for apparently no reasons they can think of as well as skin puffiness in the face, neck and ankles area is very clearly noticeable. Any type of fluid retention is a stray from the normal and should be checked out immediately by your primary physician just to be on the safe side.

Loss of appetite is a common sign of looming cardiac problems. Especially if the person has always enjoyed the experience of eating and having a great appetite. Heart health issues can often make a person fell full followed by constipation and nausea both of which is not the best time to be thinking about enjoying a meal. If you have always had a good appetite and no longer enjoy these times of the day, check a little closer about what might be going on inside as it could indicate more serious health problems of the cardiac variety.

Another sign that is confusing to many people is having a cough without a cold or flu. This can be an indicator of cardiac problems in the making. This is actually a common symptom because of the close association between the heart and the lungs and often this coughing can produce blood and this is definitely something that you will want to get checked out by a doctor asap.