One of the common reasons for the development of a heart attack is associated with the separation of a blood clot. A dangerous condition, when a blood clot goes to the heart, is often accompanied by a sharp pain in the chest, which lasts more than 15 minutes. This is the first sign. In addition to pain, patients note the appearance of weakness, sweating, nausea, and shortness of breath.
At the same time, pain, which is less common, can appear not only behind the sternum, but also in the left hand, both hands, in the front surface of the neck or even in the jaw, warned the candidate of medical sciences, cardiologist Anna Korenevich.
Blood clots in the heart are formed in the coronary arteries – this is where the deposition of cholesterol plaques occurs. “Because of the inflammation, the plaques can burst,” the doctor said.
According to her, patients with atrial fibrillation should be especially wary (it can affect the formation of blood clots in the heart). Atrial fibrillation is a violation of the rhythm of the heart, which only increases with age.
“And if your relatives had or have atrial fibrillation, then with a high degree of probability you may have it,” said Korenevich.
The material about this was published on the YouTube channel of the cardiologist.
Earlier, the cardiologist explained that at a certain age, atypical pain can indicate serious heart problems. For example, in the abdomen. “Even if a person has pain in the abdomen, back, it is necessary to start the examination with a cardiogram,” the doctor said.
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