9-Persistent Cough
A persistent cough is not always a sign your heart has a problem, because it’s a common symptom of many common illnesses like a cold, the flu, and bronchitis. A never-ending cough can be a sign of fluid building up in your lungs, which is a sign of congestive heart failure.
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“When the heart is not able to pump efficiently, blood can back up into the veins that take blood through the lungs,” a government health website said. “As the pressure in these blood vessels increases, fluid is pushed into the air spaces (alveoli) in the lungs.” The cough is caused by the irritation and fluid in the lungs, which is similar to what can give you shortness of breath.
10-Random Bouts Of Cold Sweats
Do not think that just because you sweat it means that you’re going to have a heart attack. Sweating is a natural, healthy function the body goes through to cool itself down. Sweating, especially cold sweats, maybe a sign of a problem with your heart when you’re not doing any sort of physical activity, particularly when there’s chest pain associated with it. The sweat may come from your body trying to cool down the inflammation around the heart. Read what preventive measures you can take on the next page.
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