What are the symptoms of heart health problems?
Heart disease earns its nickname of “the silent killer” because many people don’t even realize there is a problem early on because no symptoms appear. Eventually, however, signs may emerge that you have a heart condition, or that your heart is working excessively hard. Some of the most common signs of heart health problems include:
- Shortness of breath
- Tightness in the chest
- Pain or numbness in the legs or arms
- Lightheadedness or dizziness
- Fainting
- Extreme fatigue
- Swelling in the hands or feet
Symptoms may come and go, and they may get worse with certain lifestyle habits or circumstances, like drinking alcohol, smoking, or stress.
What are common heart health conditions?
A number of common heart health conditions can develop in adulthood, the most common being:
Hypertension
Hypertension is having consistently high blood pressure due to the resistance of blood flow in your arteries. Hypertension often causes no noticeable symptoms.
Hyperlipidemia
Hyperlipidemia, most often called high cholesterol, means you have too much “bad” low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol in your blood. With an increase in LDL cholesterol, you can develop plaque and blockages in your arteries.
How can I maintain heart health?
Dr. Biemer and his team help people with early diagnosis of coronary disease. With the appropriate screening tools, it’s possible to catch heart problems early on and prevent complications that can lead to a heart attack, stroke, or other problems.
It is also possible to address many heart problems with a heart-healthy diet and exercise programs.
Regardless of your starting point, Dr. Biemer and his team work with you to move toward healthier goals and outcomes. He can also refer you to any necessary specialists for further testing and treatment.
