5 Red Flags That Indicate Your Heart Veins Are Blocked

While it is a popular belief that whenever something is wrong with your heart, you will know it, that’s just not true. According to experts, not all heart issues come with clear warning signs. Some heart symptoms do not even happen in your chest, and it is not always easy to tell what is going on.

Doctors say it can be true if you are more than 50 years of age, obese and overweight, and have high cholesterol or high blood pressure.

It is the most common sign of heart danger. If you have a blocked artery or are having a heart attack, you may feel pain, tightness, or pressure in your chest. The feeling usually lasts longer than a few minutes. It may happen when you are at rest or when you are doing something physical.

If it is just a very brief pain or a spot that hurts more when you touch or push on it, it is probably not your heart.

Many people get nausea and heartburn during a heart attack. Doctors say you may even feel vomiting. Women are more likely to report this type of symptom than men are.

Another classic heart attack symptom is pain that radiates down the left side of the body. Doctors say it starts from the chest and moves outward, which can turn out to be heart attacks.

A lot of things can make you lose your balance or feel faint for a moment. Maybe you did not have enough to eat or drink, or you stood up too fast. But if you suddenly feel unsteady and you also have chest discomfort or shortness of breath, get medical help right away.

By itself, throat or jaw pain probably is not heart-related. More likely, it's caused by a muscular issue, a cold, or a sinus problem.

But if you have pain or pressure in the centre of your chest that spreads up into your throat or jaw, it could be a sign of a heart attack.

Artery blockages are not created equal. Treatment of an artery that is 97 per cent blocked is much easier than treating one that has been 100 per cent blocked for a long time. The symptoms—chest pain, tightness, and shortness of breath—can be similar, though.

Sometimes, when arteries become completely blocked, a new blood supply develops around the blockage. This new blood supply, called collaterals, won't deliver as much blood to your heart. This can lead to those same symptoms of chest pain and shortness of breath. If you have these symptoms, a stress test can help determine if they are caused by a blockage in an artery or something else. The first step is to see a doctor.

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