Heart Disease Myths Vs Facts Nowadays, due to work pressure, bad lifestyle and eating habits, people’s hearts are becoming weak even at a young age. Due to this, the risk of many serious heart diseases including heart attack is increasing. Heart disease patients are increasing rapidly every year all over the world. The reason for this is all kinds of misconceptions about this disease.
Regarding such things, ‘ABP Live Hindi’ has a special presentation Myth Vs Facts. The attempt of ‘Myth Vs Facts Series’ is to bring you the truth by taking you out of the swamp of old-fashioned things. People often have a misconception that only chest pain is a sign of heart disease or heart attack. If you are also confused about this, then know the myths and facts related to it here…
Myth: Chest pain means heart attack
Fact : According to heart experts, there can be not just one but many reasons for chest pain. It can also be caused by artery blockage in the heart, which is called angina. It can also be caused by other problems in the chest. Chest pain can also be a sign of lung or TB disease. Chest pain can also occur due to rib fracture. Such a problem can also occur in acidity.
Myth: No chest pain does not mean it is not heart disease
Fact : Chest pain is the main problem in about two-thirds of heart attacks. The remaining one-third of patients do not have chest pain. They may have complaints like shoulder pain, jaw pain, throat suffocation, sweating, breathing problems, nausea, dizziness or fatigue. Some people do not feel any symptoms of heart disease or heart attack.
Myth: If chest pain is on the right side then it is not a heart attack
Fact : In a heart attack, chest pain can occur on the left, right or both sides. There may be a feeling of pressure or tightness anywhere in the chest. This pain can spread to the upper abdominal area or the neck, arms, shoulders and jaw.
Disclaimer: Some of the information given in the news is based on media reports. Before implementing any suggestion, please consult the concerned expert.
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