Collin County Living Well Magazine May/June 2016 | Page 19

5 Indicators of
a Heart Issue

By Dr. Jay Woody

W

hether it’s as obvious as chest pains
or as discrete as
swollen feet, heart
problems are never
something to be ignored and must be
taken seriously. Below are five indicators of a possible heart issue that
should not be dismissed. If someone
has any of these signs, visit a doctor
or seek immediate medical assistance:
1. Chest pains: Chest pains are one of
the more obvious signs that something
is wrong, yet they are important to note.
If a person is experiencing abnormal
and severe chest pains, it is necessary
for them to see a doctor immediately,
as this could be a sign of a cardiac
incident.
2. Irregular heartbeat: The human heart
beats at a normal rate in order to regularly pump blood through the body. If a
person feels like their heart is beating
irregularly, they need to go to a doctor
to see if something bigger could be
going on.

3. Severe abdominal pain: Severe
abdominal pain is a symptom of many
different ailments, but it can also point
to a heart issue.
4. Abnormal pain in your left arm:
Severe pain in the left side of the