Although myocardial infarction is generally considered a disease in middle-aged and elderly people, in recent years, more and more young people are also suffering from myocardial infarction. Therefore, young people should be aware of the 3 major signs of a heart attack and not ignore these signs.
1. Chest pain
Chest pain is usually caused by an insufficient blood supply to the coronary arteries. This chest pain is often described as a feeling of pressure or tightness that sometimes radiates to the left arm, neck, jaw or back. Young people tend to ignore this chest pain, blaming it on exertion, anxiety, or other causes.
However, if the chest pain lasts for a long time or is accompanied by symptoms such as difficulty breathing, nausea, and vomiting, it may be a precursor to a heart attack. Therefore, young people should seek medical attention in time when they experience chest pain to rule out the possibility of a heart attack.
2. Difficulty breathing
A myocardial infarction can lead to myocardial ischemia, which in turn affects the normal function of the heart. When the heart is unable to pump blood properly, the body experiences a lack of oxygen**, which can lead to difficulty breathing. Young people tend to blame dyspnea on obesity, lack of exercise, or other causes, ignoring the possibility of a heart attack.
However, if dyspnea is accompanied by symptoms such as chest pain, palpitations, and sweating, it may be a precursor to a heart attack. Therefore, young people should seek medical attention in time when they have difficulty breathing to rule out the possibility of a heart attack.
3. Heart palpitations
Palpitations are the sensation that the heart is beating faster, irregularly, or with increased intensity. A heart attack causes a lack of blood supply to the heart, which causes the heart to beat abnormally. Young people tend to blame heart palpitations on anxiety, nervousness, or other causes, ignoring the possibility of a heart attack.
However, if palpitations are accompanied by symptoms such as chest pain, difficulty breathing, and dizziness, it may be a precursor to a heart attack. Therefore, young people should seek medical attention in time when they have palpitations to rule out the possibility of heart attack.
Summary: Young people should maintain a healthy lifestyle and have regular medical check-ups to detect and prevent myocardial infarction in a timely manner. Only in this way can the health of young people be protected from the threat of heart attack.