Early identification of sudden death warning symptoms, stay away from sudden cardiac death

What is sudden cardiac death?

Among all sudden death cases, cardiac sudden death accounts for over 80%. A healthy heart, with a normal heart rate of 60-100 beats per minute, pumps blood throughout the body through rhythmic beats. Once the heart beats 250-600 times per minute, its ability to supply blood to the whole body and brain may be lost, leading to sudden coma or even death.

Protecting heart health, early identification of five common warning signals for heart problems

Early recognition of warning signals from the heart is crucial for preventing and treating heart disease in daily life. Common warning signals include:

Chest pain, chest tightness, shortness of breath: Sudden chest pain, chest tightness, shortness of breath, and difficulty breathing during daily activities may be early signals of insufficient blood supply to the heart. When the heart function is impaired, the pumping function will decrease, causing poor blood flow and insufficient oxygen supply to the lungs, resulting in symptoms such as shortness of breath, shortness of breath, and difficulty breathing. At this time, lying down will cause even harder breathing, also known as "difficulty breathing while lying down". If the symptoms become more pronounced after physical activity, or if there is difficulty breathing after light activity, or if one cannot sleep flat at night, it may be an early sign of heart disease. At this point, it is necessary to take it seriously and seek medical attention in a timely manner to help with further examination and diagnosis.

Arrhythmia: Rapid or slow heartbeat, irregular or missed beats, accompanied by symptoms such as chest pain, dizziness, fainting, or difficulty breathing, may be an important alarm for abnormal heart rhythm.