What can break a young heart?

Matters of the heart know no age — at least medically speaking. Heart attacks and other cardiovascular diseases are socommon among the elderly that they seem inevitable, but these illnesses can actually affect young adults as well.

In the recent study published by Canadian Medical Association, cardiovascular diseases and stroke are still among the leading causes of death worldwide — where one-third of heart attacks, 25 percent of strokes, and 40 percent of cardiac arrests occur in people of working age and those below 65.

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Aside from age and other genetic factors, unhealthy lifestyle choices also play a big role in developing heart diseases despite the growing health and wellness trends in today’s generation. “While symptoms like chest pain or weakness are quite common, there are subtle signs that can be hardly noticed,” says Dr. Mary Milagros D. Uy of Makati Med’s section of Cardiology, Department of Medicine.

• Uncomfortable pressure, fullness or pain in the chest area. If you have a blocked artery, you may feel pain, tightness, or pressure in the center or left side of your chest area. This sudden feeling can last for a few minutes, go away, and then return. If the pain continues for more than five minutes, immediately seek help and go to the hospital.

• Noticeable soreness or discomfort in your arms, the back, jaw, and abdominal area. While chest pain is an obvious sign, arm, shoulder or back pain that waxes and wanes can also be an indicator of a possible heart attack caused by reduced blood flow to the heart muscles.

• Unexplained fatigue, shortness of breath, and cold sweat. If you are suddenly experiencing these symptoms, especially if you are diabetic, don’t be afraid to see a doctor and request for an electrocardiogram or ECG, which can detect a possible heart attack. “Women and diabetics may have atypical manifestation of heart attack,” says Dr. Uy. Prevention is the best way to avoid cardiovascular diseases whatever season of life you are in, so start nurturing your heart by improving your lifestyle and quitting unhealthy habits. Be physically active and healthy, jumpstart an exercise program, change your family’s diet, and have regular checkups with your doctor to help you improve your overall health.