Thursday, November 14

8 Signs of a Heart Attack Seniors May Feel

Heart Attack
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8. Indigestion, heartburn & flatulence

If a person has a cardiac problem, he or she may experience indigestion and heartburn. As the heart collapses, a person may feel intense pressure on the chest, leading him or her to assume it is indigestion, heartburn, or flatulence.

Sudden sensations like these should raise your suspicions, and you should absolutely consult a doctor or medical expert if they persist for an extended period of time.

3 thoughts on “8 Signs of a Heart Attack Seniors May Feel”

  1. 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.

  2. 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!!

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