A common cause for emergency admittance to a Brooklyn hospital is a cardiovascular-related issue. Heart problems can go undiagnosed for a long time until they result in a medical emergency, often requiring emergency treatment or surgery. The best way to protect yourself from a major cardiovascular-related incident is by watching for specific heart symptoms that could signal major concerns. If you experience any of the symptoms listed below, you definitely should never ignore them.
Tightness or Discomfort in the Chest
Any tightness or pain in the chest area should be a cause for concern. There are simple causes, such as gas, strained muscles, bruised ribs, and even indigestion, it also could be a sign or a heart attack, or even a lung condition such as pleurisy.
Severe Exhaustion
It is easy to get fatigued throughout the day if you are an active person, but if you notice that you are getting worn out from doing simple tasks, such as walking up the stairs, carrying in groceries, or emptying the dishwasher, you should schedule an appointment. This can often be a symptom of heart disease and in some cases, congestive heart failure.
Excessive Snoring
If you snore occasionally when you are in a deep sleep, or when you are congested or have a cold, that is often completely normal. If you tend to snore consistently through the night and sometimes end up gasping for air or choking, it could be a sign that you suffer from sleep apnea. When you have sleep apnea, you will have episodes where you stop breathing during the night. If not treated, it can put excess stress on your heart.
Pain That Spreads to the Arm, Throat, or Jaw
Arm, throat, and joint pain can have a wide range of causes from strep throat, to muscle issues, to sinus infections, but it can also be an indication that you may be having a heart attack. Most often the pain will start in the chest and then radiate outward, typically to the left side of the body and up through the throat and jaw. If you feel this type of spreading pain, you should call 911 immediately to be taken to a Brooklyn hospital.
If you are experiencing any of these possible heart-related issues, you should immediately contact your primary care doctor. If you have symptoms related to a heart attack, go to the emergency room of your Brooklyn hospital to seek immediate treatment, and prevent lifelong damage.
