Heart attack, stroke, arrhythmia… Do you know the cardiovascular disease symptoms ? According to the World Health Organization, 32% of deaths worldwide are related to cardiovascular causes. And while some symptoms are well known to the general public, others, such as excessive sweating, insomnia or anxiety, are too often overlooked.
And yet, they are no less significant for making a diagnosis. “Some people may not consider symptoms such as fatigue, sleeping troublesweight gain and depression as important or related to cardiovascular disease“said Corinne Jurgens, lead author of a statement from theAmerican Heart Association published this August 18, 2022 in the journal Traffic. “However, research indicates that subtle symptoms like these can predict acute events and the need for hospitalization.”
Knowing these symptoms can even save lives, especially in the case of stroke. “Recognizing the symptoms of a stroke is essential because treatment can help prevent or reduce the risk of long-term disability or death.”recalls the statement.
Symptoms that differ between men and women
“Symptoms of these cardiovascular diseases can profoundly affect quality of life, and a clear understanding of these is essential for effective diagnosis and treatment decisions”she continues.
According to the study, the symptoms can also differ between men and women, not least because women’s hearts are smaller. “These differences may be useful in explaining sex differences in symptoms in conditions such asheart failure“says the professor.
Sources:
- State of the Science: the relevance of symptoms in disease and research: a scientific statement from the American Heart Association, cardiovascular TrafficAugust 18, 2022
- Report outline most common symptoms of 6 cardiovascular disease, American Heart AssociationAugust 18, 2022
