Most chest twinges are nothing. A few are worth a visit this week. Here is how Dr. Helen Marsh tells them apart.
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The Seven Signs
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- 01 · Breathless
- On stairs you used to climb easily
- 02 · Pressure
- A tight chest that comes with effort and eases with rest
- 03 · Flutters
- A racing or skipping heartbeat that keeps coming back
- 04 · Swelling
- Ankles that swell by evening
- 05 · Dizziness
- Light-headed spells, especially when you stand
- 06 · Tiredness
- New fatigue that sleep doesn't fix
- 07 · Family History
- A parent or sibling with heart disease before 60
“If it wakes you at night or stops you mid-walk, don't wait for your yearly check-up.”
Dr. Helen Marsh, Head Of Cardiology
When To Call 911
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Dr. Helen Marsh
Head of Cardiology at Lakeview, 22 years in practice, with a special interest in heart rhythm and women's heart health.
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