1. Unusual, Crippling Fatigue
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One Month Before a Heart Attack, Your Body Will Alert You: Here Are the 6 Symptoms
This isn’t just feeling tired after a long day. This is a sudden, profound fatigue that isn’t explained by exertion or lack of sleep.
What it feels like: Simple tasks like making the bed or walking to the mailbox feel overwhelmingly exhausting. You may feel unusually weak and drained, often for no apparent reason.
Why it happens: When arteries are narrowed, your heart has to work much harder to pump blood. This extra strain can leave you feeling constantly worn out as your body diverts energy to vital functions.
2. Shortness of Breath (Dyspnea)
Your heart and lungs are a team. If your heart is struggling to pump oxygen-rich blood, your lungs can be affected.
What it feels like: Getting winded from activities you used to handle with ease, like climbing a flight of stairs or carrying groceries. You might find it hard to catch your breath without a clear reason.
Why it happens: A weakened heart can’t pump enough blood to meet your body’s needs, causing blood to “back up” in the pulmonary veins (the vessels that return blood from the lungs to the heart), leading to fluid leakage and shortness of breath.
