You can feel when something is “just not quite right”. While it is easier to just ignore these feelings and hope they will go away, sometimes it’s better to listen to your body and make an appointment to visit your doctor. 

This is especially true when it comes to your heart or if you have a family history that includes heart disease. You must be vigilant to ensure your heart stays healthy. 

Heart disease is the number one killer of both men and women resulting in approximately 500,000 deaths annually. Heart disease is manageable when detected early. 

While it’s commonly known that heart attacks cause chest pain, there are also other symptoms and signals, including:  

• Pain that radiates to the jaw, shoulder or arm; 

• Nausea; 

• Vomiting; 

• Intense sweating. 

Pay attention to these symptoms, especially if heart disease runs in your family, and don’t wait, hoping the symptoms will pass. Your doctor can evaluate and give advice on how to maintain a healthy heart.