3. Chest pain
Pain in only one part of your body (or it may move
from your chest to your
arms, shoulder, neck, teeth, jaw, belly area, or
back)
Shortness of breath
Palpitations (feeling like your heart is beating too
fast)
Extreme sweating
Light-headedness, dizziness
Nausea or vomitting
4. Keep your blood pressure, blood sugar, &
cholesterol under control
Don’t smoke
Eat a low-fat diet rich in fruits & vegetables
Exercise daily
Lose weight if you are overweight
5.
6. Breathlessness with exertion or even at rest
Swelling of the legs, ankles and feet
Bloating of the abdomen due to fluid
buildup
Fatigue
Irregular heartbeats that feel
rapid, pounding, or fluttering
Dizziness, lightheadedness, and fainting
7. Long-term high blood pressure
Heart valve problems
Heart tissue damage from a previous heart
attack
Chronic rapid heart rate
Excessive use of alcohol over many years
Metabolic disorders such as thyroid disease
or diabetes
Pregnancy
8.
9. A fluttering in your chest
A racy heartbeat (tachycardia)
A slow heartbeat (bradycardia)
Chest pain
Shortness of breath
Lightheadedness
Dizziness
Fainting or near fainting
10. Diabetes
Smoking
Stress
Certain medications
High blood pressure
Drinking too much alcohol or caffeine
Overactive thyroid gland
Blocked arteries in your heart
11. Eat heart-friendly foods
Increase your physical activity
Quit smoking
Cut back on caffeine and alcohol
Reduce the amount of stress in your
life