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Heart Attack Can Occur Even With Normal Blood Pressure, Do Not Be Complacent
- •Assuming the heart is completely healthy just because blood pressure is normal is a misconception.
- •A heart attack occurs when blood vessels get blocked due to plaque formation from cholesterol and other substances.
- •Risk factors like high cholesterol, diabetes, smoking, obesity, and poor lifestyle can trigger a heart attack despite normal blood pressure.
- •Common symptoms include chest pressure, shortness of breath, cold sweats, dizziness, and pain radiating to the arm or jaw.
- •Maintain regular health check-ups for cholesterol and sugar, eat a balanced diet, stay physically active, and seek immediate help if symptoms arise.
Key Questions Answered
Yes, a person can still experience a heart attack despite having normal blood pressure. Factors such as high cholesterol, fatty plaque buildup in the arteries, diabetes, smoking, and an unhealthy lifestyle can cause blood vessel blockages and trigger a heart attack independently of blood pressure.
Key risk factors include high cholesterol, diabetes, smoking, obesity, physical inactivity, an unbalanced diet, and a family history of early heart disease, with risk also increasing with age. These conditions can lead to plaque accumulation and blood vessel blockage.
Common symptoms include pressure or pain in the chest, shortness of breath, cold sweats, nausea, dizziness, and pain spreading to the arm, back, neck, or jaw. These symptoms may be less severe in women and individuals with diabetes.
