4. Trouble breathingÂ
A heart attack is also characterized by difficulty when breathing. When such a circumstance arises, senior adults are more vulnerable to deadly health issues.
In general, breathing difficulties are a prelude to chest pain and should be handled carefully by a professional care provider. Tightness in the entire upper body or torso might also indicate an imminent MI. If this is the case, getting the affected person to a hospital for medical attention is critical.
The heart and respiratory system are strongly intertwined. The heart delivers oxygen-rich blood to tissues while recycling oxygen-depleted blood via the lungs. Shortness of breath happens when the heart is unable to adequately transport blood through the lungs or the entire body. To put it easier, shortness of breath is caused by the absence of oxygen in the blood.
This sign may occur a while before the actual MI, so if simple daily tasks have become exhausting, you should probably see a doctor.
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!!