Heart attack symptoms: Two ‘less obvious’ warning signs - 'not the classic crushing chest'
A heart attack is a serious medical emergency whereby the supply of blood to the heart is suddenly blocked, usually by a blood clot. Heart attack symptoms must be acted on as soon as they appear to minimise the damage inflicted on the heart muscle. Unfortunately, ignorance of the range of heart attack symptoms causes life-threatening delays.
How to prevent a heart attack
Making lifestyle changes is the most effective way to prevent having a heart attack (or having another heart attack).
Eating an unhealthy diet that is high in fat is one of the worst offenders.
The NHS explains: “Eating an unhealthy diet that is high in fat will make hardening of the arteries (atherosclerosis) worse and increase your risk of a heart attack.”
The health body continues: “Continuing to eat high-fat foods will cause more fatty plaques to build up in your arteries.”
