8 Signs Of An Impending Heart Attack

Heart attack is caused by fat deposits in the blood vessels which block the flow of blood and restrict nutrients and oxygen to the heart.

There are a lot of warning signs before an attack occurs. According to World Health Organization, WHO data published in 2018, Coronary Heart Disease death accounted for 5.6% of all deaths in Nigeria.

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That means for every 100,000 deaths, 197.37 are caused by a heart attack. In the ranking of countries in the world where heart attacks are prevalent, Nigerian is 31st.

What are some warning signs?

1. Feeling unnecessarily tired
2. Indigestion 
3. Nausea, vomiting and breaking out in cold sweats
4. Heartburn
5. Pain in your back, neck, jaw, and shoulders
6. Tightness, pressure and pain in your chest
7. Shortness of breath 
8. Feeling anxious and worried

How to prevent a heart attack

1. Engage in physical activity
2. Reduce your alcohol intake or avoid alcohol
3. Lose weight if you are overweight
4. Lower your blood pressure
5. Try to live stress-free
6. Stop smoking
7. Eat healthily
8. Reduce your cholesterol 

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