6 Weird Signs That Could Indicate an Upcoming Heart Attack

In the Western world, where one in four people succumb to cardiovascular disease, the importance of keeping the heart in good working order is hard to overemphasize. Unfortunately, the first sign that many people have that their heart isn’t working as it should is when they have a heart attack. 

 

Although you cannot see your heart beating in your chest – not without specialist equipment at least - there are visible, external signs that can indicate if something is wrong with your heart, before you suffer from a life-changing or life-ending cardiovascular event. 

 

Fatty Bumps

One external indicator of heart problems are yellow, fatty bumps – known clinically as xanthomas – that can appear on the knees, elbows, eyelids, or buttocks. The bumps themselves are harmless. But they are a sign of bigger problems. 

 

Xanthomas are often found in people with a genetic disease knows as familial hypercholesterolemia. Those who suffer from this condition have high levels of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol – so-called “bad cholesterol.” The levels of this cholesterol are so high that they become deposited in the skin. Unfortunately, these fat deposits are also laid down in the arteries that supply the heart. 

 

Creased Earlobes 

Another external indicator is the presence of diagonal creases on the earlobes – known as Frank’s sign, named after Sanders Frank, the American doctor who first described the sign. 

 

Studies have proven that there is an association with the visible external crease on the earlobe and increased risk of atherosclerosis, a disease where plaque builds up inside the arteries. It’s not clear what the cause of the association is, but some have postulated that it has something to do with the shared embryological origin. Most recently, it has been seen that these creases are also implicated in cerebrovascular disease – disease of the blood vessels in the brain. 

 

Halo around the Iris 

Fat deposits might also be seen in the eye, as a gray ring around the outside of the iris, the colored part of the eye. This ring, known as an arcus senilis, starts at the top and bottom of the iris before progressing to form a complete ring. It doesn’t interfere with vision. 

 

Around 45% of people over the age of 40 have this fatty halo around their iris, rising to around 70% of people over the age of 60. The presence of this ring of fat has been proven to be associated with some of the risk factors for coronary heart disease.

Clubbed fingernails

A phenomenon by the name of digital clubbing might also be a sign that all is not well with your heart. This is where the fingernails change shape, becoming thicker and wider, due to an increased production of tissue. The change is usually painless and occurs on both hands. 

 

The reason this change indicates heart issues is because oxygenated blood is not reaching the fingers properly and so the cells produce a factor to try to rectify the issue. 

 

Rotten Gums and Loose Teeth  

Your oral health can also be a great predictor of the state of your cardiovascular health. Your mouth is full of bacteria, both good and bad. The “bad” bacteria can enter the bloodstream from the mouth and cause inflammation in the blood vessels, which can lead to cardiovascular disease. 

 

Studies have shown that inflamed gums and tooth loss are markers of heart disease. 

 

Blue Lips 

Another heart health indicator is the color of your lips. The lips are usually red, but they can take on a bluish color in people with underlying heart issues, due to the failure of the cardiovascular system to deliver oxygenated blood to tissues. 

 

Of course, people can get blue lips if they’re extremely cold or have been at a high altitude. If this is the case, blue lips are probably just due to a temporary lack of oxygen and will resolve quite quickly. 

 

The other five symptoms above can also have benign causes, so if you’re worried or in doubt, you should contact your doctor or another healthcare professional for an expert opinion.

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Surprising Signs of a Damaged Heart

In the Western world, where one in four people succumb to cardiovascular disease, the importance of keeping the heart in good working order is hard to overemphasize. Unfortunately, the first sign that many people have that their heart isn’t working as it should is when they have a heart attack.

Although you cannot see your heart beating in your chest – not without specialist equipment at least - there are visible, external signs that can indicate if something is wrong with your heart, before you suffer from a life-changing or life-ending cardiovascular event.

 

Fatty Bumps

One external indicator of heart problems are yellow, fatty bumps – known clinically as xanthomas – that can appear on the knees, elbows, eyelids, or buttocks. The bumps themselves are harmless. But they are a sign of bigger problems. 

 

Xanthomas are often found in people with a genetic disease knows as familial hypercholesterolemia. Those who suffer from this condition have high levels of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol – so-called “bad cholesterol.” The levels of this cholesterol are so high that they become deposited in the skin. Unfortunately, these fat deposits are also laid down in the arteries that supply the heart.

Creased Earlobes  

Another external indicator is the presence of diagonal creases on the earlobes – known as Frank’s sign, named after Sanders Frank, the American doctor who first described the sign. 

 

Studies have proven that there is an association with the visible external crease on the earlobe and increased risk of atherosclerosis, a disease where plaque builds up inside the arteries. It’s not clear what the cause of the association is, but some have postulated that it has something to do with the shared embryological origin. Most recently, it has been seen that these creases are also implicated in cerebrovascular disease – disease of the blood vessels in the brain. 

 

Halo around the Iris 

Fat deposits might also be seen in the eye, as a gray ring around the outside of the iris, the colored part of the eye. This ring, known as an arcus senilis, starts at the top and bottom of the iris before progressing to form a complete ring. It doesn’t interfere with vision. 

 

Around 45% of people over the age of 40 have this fatty halo around their iris, rising to around 70% of people over the age of 60. The presence of this ring of fat has been proven to be associated with some of the risk factors for coronary heart disease. 

 

Clubbed Fingernails

A phenomenon by the name of digital clubbing might also be a sign that all is not well with your heart. This is where the fingernails change shape, becoming thicker and wider, due to an increased production of tissue. The change is usually painless and occurs on both hands. 

 

The reason this change indicates heart issues is because oxygenated blood is not reaching the fingers properly and so the cells produce a factor to try to rectify the issue. 

 

Rotten Gums and Loose Teeth 

 

Your oral health can also be a great predictor of the state of your cardiovascular health. Your mouth is full of bacteria, both good and bad. The “bad” bacteria can enter the bloodstream from the mouth and cause inflammation in the blood vessels, which can lead to cardiovascular disease. 

 

Studies have shown that inflamed gums and tooth loss are markers of heart disease. 

 

Blue Lips 

 

Another heart health indicator is the color of your lips. The lips are usually red, but they can take on a bluish color in people with underlying heart issues, due to the failure of the cardiovascular system to deliver oxygenated blood to tissues. 

 

Of course, people can get blue lips if they’re extremely cold or have been at a high altitude. If this is the case, blue lips are probably just due to a temporary lack of oxygen and will resolve quite quickly. 

 

The other five symptoms above can also have benign causes, so if you’re worried or in doubt, you should contact your doctor or another healthcare professional for an expert opinion.

This is only for your information, kindly take the advice of your doctor for medicines, exercises and so on.     

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Strange changes in the body that can point to heart disease

Heart disease is one of the leading causes of death in the world, with cardiovascular problems killing around 17.7 million people each year – that’s a huge 31 per cent of all deaths around the world.

And although heart disease is relatively common, many people may believe that the first sign of a problem is a blood pressure issues or a heart attack itself. But there are actually a number of small changes in the body worth looking out for, because they can indicate that something isn’t right with your heart. 

In an article, a director of the  Anatomy Learning Centre, listed six unusual body signs that shows that you may have heart disease. Of course, if you’re concerned, you should seek a proper medical diagnosis, but particular if you notice any of these changes in your body.

According to more than 40 different studies, many people living with heart disease notice a diagonal crease on one or both of their earlobes. It is believed that it’s a particular sign of atherosclerosis, where plaque builds up on the insides of the artery walls. Other studies have linked the creases in the earlobes to the disease of blood vessels in the brain.

So-called clubbed fingernails are another typical sign of heart disease. If you notice your fingernails changing shape or the ends of your fingers becoming wider and thicker, it’s usually because not enough oxygenated blood is reaching the fingers.

Another common sign of heart disease is developing fatty bumps over your body. Known as xanthomas, the yellow lumps typically appear on the eyelids, backside, knees and elbows. The lumps usually aren’t a problem on their own, but they are a common side-effect of familial hypercholesterolemia, a genetic disease that can result high levels of bad cholesterol.

Noticing changes in your eyes can also point to problems with your heart. In many people with heart disease, fat deposits build up in the eye, making it look as though there is a grey-ish halo around the iris of the eyeball. Up to 70 per cent of over-60s have this sign to some degree, and its usually related to coronary heart disease.

Others notice changes in and around the mouth. While painful, inflamed gums and loose teeth can be a sign of poor dental hygiene, the conditions can be a sign of declining cardiovascular health. Bleeding or raw gums and loose teeth can be particularly damaging because bad bacteria in the mouth can make its way in the bloodstream and cause further problems for blood vessels.

The colour of your lips can also be a useful heart health indicator. While lips are usually red or pink in colour, they can turn blue when someone is experiencing cardiovascular problems. Similar to the issue of clubbed fingers, lips can become dis-coloured when not enough oxygenated blood is being delivered to parts of the body.

If you experiencing any of these symptoms, speak with your GP or health professional for more detailed information and an in-depth health assessment.

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