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The Silent Symptom Most People Don’t Realize Could Be a Heart Issue

Cardiologists frequently describe heart attacks as swift, obvious, and characterized by excruciating agony in the chest. Cardiologists are becoming increasingly concerned about the unpredictable nature of heart attacks and other cardiovascular problems. The delay is mainly due to our ignorance of all possible symptoms.

We commonly connect a heart attack with crushing chest pain or pressure in the center of the chest, but there are times when the symptoms associated can change. It is possible that an early warning sign of cardiac problems is pain in the jaw or neck that is not accompanied by discomfort in the chest. Women, older persons, and individuals with chronic diseases such as diabetes are especially at high risk for having this usually neglected indication of cardiovascular difficulties, including heart attacks. Dr. Robert Segal, a board-certified cardiologist and the founder of Manhattan Cardiology and Medical Offices of Manhattan, believes that proper cardiac screening is critical. Read the article

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