The Silent Warning Signs of Clogged Arteries
Year after year, over 700,000 people in the
United States alone end up suffering from a heart attack, and close to
400,000 die of coronary heart disease (CHD). With such a high rate of
incidence, it's crucially important for everyone to be aware of the
warning signs, since early detection can drastically improve your
chances of survival. Below, you'll find four of the most common signs of
clogged arteries that aren't as obvious as you'd expect.
1. Erectile Dysfunction (ED)
If a male finds it hard to achieve an
erection, then it may be a sign of clogged arteries in the pelvis area,
which may lead to a heart attack if left untreated. According to the
experts, there are typically 3 to 5 years between the start of ED and
the development of CHD, which is loads of time to allow you to detect
and fix your heart problems. If you or your partner are concerned about
sexual performance, then it'd be a good idea to search for and treat the
root causes of diseased arteries, instead of just popping a blue pill.
2. Baldness
n an in-depth study of close to 37,000 men,
a strong association was found between the presence of CHD and severe
baldness at the crown of the head. Another study of over 7,000
individuals (including more than 4,000 women), found that the risk of
dying from heart disease doubled for those with moderate to severe
levels of baldness, regardless of gender.
3. Ear Creases
One of the strangest signs of clogged
arteries is a crease in your earlobe. Such creases generally appear at
an angle that runs diagonally from the lower edge of the earlobe to the
canal. Such a crease may be the result of inefficient circulation,
either within the heart or within the arteries. Research carried out in
2016 made use of a CT scan to measure silent CHD, and found that creases
in the ears were able to predict heart disease, even after taking many
other factors into consideration, such as smoking and aging.
4. Calf Pain While Walking
Particularly prevalent in smokers,
atherosclerosis can begin to block leg arteries before CHD is diagnosed.
If you notice such a symptom, then don't hesitate to get yourself
checked. Your doctor will be able to measure your blood flow and leg
blood pressure and examine the pulses in your leg, so that they can
diagnose poor circulation. They will then be able to prescribe adequate
medication and important lifestyle changes to help you recover before
it's too late.