Exercise has been proven to reduce heart problems risk by 50 percent however, it could also cause heart attack. People with high risk of having heart attack, (eg obese, have family history or have diabetes), recently had a heart attack or haven’t exercised for long have higher risk of having heart attack while working out....CONTINUE READING
You should note that there are some signs you shouldn’t ignore when exercising. It is strongly advised that you immediately stop exercising when you observe these signs and seek medical attention. In this article, I’ll like to enlighten you about some signs of heart attack during exercise according to Healthline.
1. Chest pain.
Some people think only intense chest pain indicates heart attack, having mild chest pain is also a precursor to heart attack. When you begin to feel mild chest pain, pressure, squeezing or fullness of the centre of your heart for a few minutes, you should stop exercising immediately
2. Running short of breath.
This symptom may occur with chest discomfort or not. Either ways, it may indicate heart attack. While exercising, if you suddenly experience unusual breathlessness, you should stop immediately and seek medical attention
3. Abnormal Heartbeat
It is normal for the heart to beat faster while exercising, however if you suddenly feel your heartbeat skipping, palpitating or thumbing,it could indicate heart related problems. You should stop exercising immediately
4. Feeling pain in other parts of the body.
Asides feeling pains in your chest, heart problems can cause sensations in other parts of your body like feeling pains or pressure in your arms, back, neck, jaw or stomach. You may also feel like the pain is moving from one part of your body to another
5. Sweating usually.
Although sweating during exercise is normal, nausea and breaking into a cold sweat are warning signs of a possible problem. Stop exercising immediately.
