Avoid heart attack like this
It is winter season and the risk of heart diseases increases during this time. Especially there are more cases of heart attack. The common symptom of heart attack is chest pain, but do you know that the veins in the legs also have a connection with the heart. If there is blockage or malfunction in the veins of the legs, the risk of a heart attack increases. In medical language it is called peripheral artery disease.
Peripheral artery disease is a disease in which the veins of the legs become swollen. This happens due to accumulation of cholesterol there. Due to swelling in the veins, blockage occurs in the legs. Due to this, the blood flow there is not proper. This condition is not limited to the legs only, but the risk of blockage in other arteries also increases. because of which heart attack Or the risk of stroke increases. Although all this does not happen suddenly. Many types of symptoms start appearing long before the onset of this disease.
What are the symptoms of peripheral artery disease?
Pain or cramps in legs when climbing stairs
There may also be swelling in the feet, ankles or toes
You may also feel cold in your feet
The feet may be blue or light purple.
Sometimes the feet may also become numb.
The skin of the feet may become dry, rough or the nails may also become thick and yellow.
Is blockage in the veins of the legs related to heart attack?
Dr. Ajit Jain in the Department of Cardiology at Rajiv Gandhi Hospital, Delhi. It is said that blockage or clot formed in the legs in peripheral artery disease can also harm the heart. Cases of heart attack are also seen in patients with peripheral artery disease. The risk of this disease is higher in patients with obesity, less physical activity and high blood pressure. Although this disease does not harm the heart in every case, it is definitely a risk factor. In such a situation, it is important that you do not take the swelling or numbness in the feet lightly. Especially if you have had heart disease before, take special care of this.
How to protect?
exercise regularly
Take care of your diet.
Avoid eating excess fat, flour and red meat.
Do not take mental stress