Early Signs of Heart Disease: Symptoms You Should Not Ignore
Heart disease can begin quietly. Knowing the early signs helps you get checked before a serious event.
Common symptoms of heart problems
- Chest pressure, tightness or heaviness, often with exertion
- Breathlessness, new or worse
- Unusual tiredness
- Palpitations or an irregular heartbeat
- Dizziness or fainting
- Swelling in the feet or ankles
- Pain in the left arm, jaw, neck or back
- Sweating or nausea with discomfort
Women, older adults and people with diabetes may have milder or different symptoms. See heart attack symptoms in women and silent heart attack.
What to do
For persistent or exertional symptoms, see a cardiologist soon. Read when to consult a cardiologist.
Emergency: chest pain that is severe, lasts more than a few minutes, spreads to the arm, jaw or back, or comes with sweating, breathlessness or fainting needs emergency care. Call 112 or the hospital on 95116 13365 straight away.
Need advice about your heart? Call or WhatsApp the hospital team on 95116 13365 (Monday to Saturday, 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM). For chest pain or a suspected heart attack, call 112 or 95116 13365 straight away; emergency services are open 24x7. See the hospital address and directions.
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This article is for general information and does not replace medical advice. If you have symptoms or concerns, please see a doctor.