8 Strange Heart Disease Symptoms That Concern Your Doctor
Poor sleep
Can’t fall asleep? Struggling to get some actual rest for once?
It might be stress, it might be that nighttime snack – or it might be a hidden heart problem.
Although many people don’t think they should discuss their sleep quality with their doctor, it might offer some key clues that something’s wrong.
Sleep apnea, for instance, can be an indicator of poor blood circulation in the heart muscle. According to the American Heart Association, sleep apnea is often associated with ‘high blood pressure, arrhythmia, stroke and heart failure.’
Sleep problems are even more important if you’re overweight or obese. These are two of the most prevalent risk factors for heart disease and they can lead to obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).
OSA is a serious condition which restricts the airflow towards the lungs during sleep, therefore reducing the oxygen levels in your blood.
Always mention any sleep problems to your doctor just to rule out a dangerous diagnosis.
