Heartburn can be a sign of an approaching “silent heart attack” – a heart attack that goes unnoticed by the patient. It writes the publication Express, referring to the study, conducted by experts from Harvard Medical School.
The material notes that there is often a burning sensation in the chest before a heart attack. However, it is noted that the main symptoms of heart attack remain severe pain in the chest and a feeling of tightness.
At the same time, for many, a heart attack goes unnoticed, because these symptoms may not be there. Doctors recommend not ignoring such seemingly inconsequential ailments as heartburn and seek consultation.
Earlier, in December, researchers from Cambridge University said that people with depression are more at risk of developing cardiovascular disease than those who do not have mental health problems.
So, it is known about 21 cases of heart attacks and 15 strokes per 1,000 people with more symptoms of depression and only 14 cases of heart disease and 10 strokes in the group of patients who do not suffer from the problem.