In some cases, a heart attack is preceded by some sensations in the arms and hands.
The precursor of a heart attack is atherosclerosis, in which a significant the amount of fatty deposits (plaques) blocking blood flow to the heart. Atherosclerosis causes damage to blood vessels, which eventually leads to heart attacks (if left untreated). According to the Vascular Institute of New York, plaque buildup in the arteries can cause symptoms in the form of sensations in the hands.
Experts state that if such sensations occur, this may indicate a critical narrowing of the arteries – more than 70 percent.
These, in particular, include
- Forearm fatigue .
- Non-healing lesions.
- Cold skin.
- Burning or tingling in the hands.
- Pain in the hands.
< /ul>Experts advise you to consult a doctor and check the condition of the vessels if these problems occur. In addition to sensations in the hands, atherosclerosis and narrowing of the arteries can also be indicated by shortness of breath, tightness or pain in the chest that occurs during exercise
Sensations in the fingers that indicate the development of arthritis
At the same Doctors note that sometimes people can live for a long time with clogged arteries without experiencing unpleasant symptoms. Such an asymptomatic course of atherosclerosis leads not only to the occurrence of heart attacks, but can also cause unstable angina pectoris, sudden cardiac death. All this indicates the importance of preventive examinations of the cardiovascular system.
High cholesterol. Feelings in the hands that indicate a problem
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