Often when we talk about heart attack, symptoms like severe chest pain, sweating and restlessness come to our mind. But do you know that there is a heart attack which comes without any symptoms and can also prove fatal?
This is called silent heart attack. In a silent heart attack, there is neither severe pain, nor sweating, nor is the person aware that he has ever had a heart attack. It gradually damages the heart and by the time it is detected, it is too late. But with a small 3 second test exercise, you can find out whether there is any problem in your heart.
Doctor told to do the test early in the morning
A doctor has shared a video on social media, in which he told how a common man identified his heart problem in time by doing a simple exercise daily. That person was only 39 years old and he used to do this exercise every day. But one day he felt something different during this exercise. Within a few weeks he had to undergo heart surgery.
How to do this 3 second test?
This test should be done immediately after waking up in the morning. This will take you only 3 seconds.
method of testing First of all, as soon as you wake up in the morning, sit straight on your bed. Now raise both hands completely above the head. Maintain this position for 3 seconds and notice what is being felt in the body during this time.
Are you experiencing these symptoms?
As you hold this position, notice the following symptoms: Is there a feeling of tightness or heaviness in the chest? Are there numbness or tingling in the fingers? Are you feeling heaviness in the head or sudden tiredness? Is it difficult to hold one hand up? Is one hand drooping quickly or trembling?
If you are feeling any of these symptoms, do not ignore it. This may be a sign that the blood circulation in your body is not proper or the arteries are shrinking.
Why is blood circulation so important?
When the right amount of blood does not reach the heart, the body has to work harder to function. In such a situation, the body starts getting tired or feels strange even during small activities. This test gives indications about the blood circulation in the body. If there is blockage or narrowing of the arteries, similar symptoms may appear.
If identified on time, a big danger can be averted.
Doctors believe that if we identify small changes happening in the body in time and contact the doctor immediately, then about 50% of heart attack incidents can be prevented. So include this 3 second test exercise in your morning routine. If symptoms appear, get ECG, echo, or cardiac checkup done immediately.
Silent heart attack comes silently, but its impact is very deep. If you understand the signals of your body in time, then a big danger like heart attack can be avoided. For a healthy life, do this easy test in the morning and take care of your heart.