A heart attack occurs as a result of occlusion of one or more blood vessels. Cholesterol hardening of the heart vessels also leads to a heart attack. Thousands of people die every year due to heart diseases and heart attacks. It is very important to know the risk factors and symptoms of a very common heart attack. A healthy diet and regular exercise provide protection against heart attack and high cholesterol that causes heart attacks. Experts stated that the symptoms caused by high cholesterol can detect a heart attack beforehand.
ATTENTION TO YOUR EYES
British experts state that changes in the retina and cornea of the eye indicate high cholesterol. The white ring around the cornea is associated with high cholesterol. Yellowing in the corners of the cornea and yellowish lumps around the eyes, called ‘corneal arch’ or ‘xantalesma’ in medical terms, are actually lesions where cholesterol is collected. These findings are especially observed in congenital cholesterol elevations, and this group of people has a serious risk of heart attack. These people should have their blood cholesterol levels measured and have a heart examination.
HEART ATTACK RISK FACTORS
- Age
- Family history of heart disease (before age 55 in male relatives and before age 65 in female relatives)
- High cholesterol and triglyceride level
- Hypertension
- Diabetes
- Smoking
- lack of physical activity
- Obesity
- Stress
SYMPTOMS OF HEART ATTACK
- Chest Pain
- Pain in the Upper Trunk
- Shortness of breath
- sudden cold sweats
- Unexplained sudden attacks of fatigue (especially in women)
- nausea and vomiting
- sudden dizziness
- Increase or prolongation of existing complaints