It is no longer a rare thing for young people to get a heart attack. Heart problems manifest themselves in certain ways. You need to be watchful about these signs to know your heart is functioning normally.
- The normal heart rate for a healthy person should be 72 beats per minute. You can check your heart rate by feeling your pulse.
- An even rate of breathing and absence of excessive gasping for breath after climbing staircases, can tell you your heart is getting a proper supply of oxygen.
- The ability to stay calm under stressful situations means your heart can maintain its normal functions even in adverse situations.
- A normal blood pressure of 120/80 is an indication there is no undue strain on the heart while pumping blood.
- If you have already suffered a heart attack, you need to be extra cautious. Drugs like Adalat (Nifedipine) increase the supply of blood to the heart and prevent chest pain. It is usually taken 1 to 3 times a day. You can follow the directions of your doctor about the dose.
- Tightness in the chest can be a sign of heart attacks. If you don’t experience such a symptom, you can consider your heart is doing well.
- Absence of abnormal heart sounds like murmurs indicates the valves in the heart are working well.
- An ECG shows deviations in the rhythm and rate of the heart. A normal ECG indicates you have a healthy heart.
- Obesity is a common cause of heart disorders. If your weight is controlled, half your worries are gone.
- Another common cause of heart attacks is high levels of cholesterol and triglycerides. If your blood reports are normal, you can breathe free.
- The ability to perform a reasonable amount of physical activities without getting chest pain is a sign of a healthy heart.
- You can know your heart will work optimally if you are eating the right amount of calories and proteins.
- A normal shape and size of the heart on a chest X-ray is an indication of a healthy heart.