1. Chest Discomfort
A heart attack occurs when blood flow to the heart is interrupted due to the reasons discussed previously. To pump blood, the heart naturally applies more pressure and force, causing abrupt discomfort and tightness in the chest. This discomfort might persist for many minutes. If this happens to you, it’s better not to overlook it, and seek immediate care.
Some seniors are hesitant to describe their discomfort, but you might ask about the sort of pain and it’s source. It’s essential to act quickly if the pain is coming from the left side of the chest and is increasing gradually.
3 thoughts on “8 Signs of a Heart Attack Seniors May Feel”
I just went through that. however the tired and fatigue continue, I have no energy, still have problems with shortness of breathing. I had been complaining to my primary doctor he didn’t seem concerned. The cardiologist does not seems, concerned with my fatigue I do not know weather they checked my heart thoroughly I still suffer with shortness of breath when I work hard. one thing they were very thorough with the bill, 75,000 for 2 days in the hospital and one meal.
What ever happened to: bend over and kiss your butt goodbye???
I am 84 years old. For almost 4 years, I have consulted with my PCP,
complaining of the mentioned symptoms. I even went to ER couple of times.
Recently, while visiting my Daughter (in a neighboring state) I was finally diagnosed with AFib in the ER. After a week’s stay in the hospital my heart rate was stabilized. I was given a 30 day supply of blood thinners and heart med, discharged and told to return to my PCP for ‘follow-up’.
My experience has taught me that the medical professionals are too often not as aware of the symptoms of heart problems, as the general public!!