SIGNS THAT YOUR HEART IS NOT RIGHT, PAY ATTENTION
4. Frequent Dizziness and Fainting
Have you experienced sudden dizziness or a feeling of faintness? When the heart can’t pump blood efficiently, the brain may not receive enough oxygen. Cardiac dizziness often:
- Appear during exercise
- Worsens when changing position
- Accompanied by cold sweats
It’s important to distinguish these dizzy spells from others caused by inner ear problems or low blood pressure. Therefore, a professional medical evaluation is essential.
5. Swelling in legs, ankles or feet
Have you noticed your shoes feeling tighter at the end of the day? Fluid retention can be a sign that your heart isn’t working properly. This cardiac swelling has specific characteristics:
- It gets worse towards the end of the day
- It leaves a mark when pressed with a finger.
- It can extend down to the calves
At our medical center in Getafe, we perform comprehensive evaluations to determine if this swelling has a cardiac origin or is due to other causes.
