Home Don’t Miss a Beat with These Heart Facts by Delilah Newton | Feb 23, 2018 (?) (?) (?) Do you know the difference between a heart attack, heart disease, or heart failure? We can help you recognize and manage symptoms. HEART ATTACKWhat is it?The flow of oxygen-rich blood is blocked from a section of the heart due to plaque buildup in coronary arteries.What are the symptoms? Pain or squeezing feeling in the center or left side of the chestPain or discomfort in the upper part of the bodyCold sweatDizzinessNauseaShortness of breathUnusual fatigueWhat to do?Do not ignore the symptoms. At the first sign, act fast, and call 911. HEART DISEASEWhat is it? A lifelong disorder of the blood vessels of the heart that can lead to heart attack. What are the symptoms?Men tend to experience pressure or squeezing in the chest. Women have sharp, burning pain in the neck, jaw, throat, abdomen, or back.What to do? Eat foods low in fat and salt, as well as lots of fruits and veggies, whole grains, fish, fiber, and lean poultry. HEART FAILUREWhat is it? The heart is not pumping blood as it should, and the need for blood and oxygen is not being met. What are the symptoms?Shortness of breath, especially when lying downFatigueCoughing or wheezingSwelling in feet, ankles, and legsWeight gain from fluid buildupWhat to do?Track your weight, blood pressure and fluids daily.Take medicines as prescribed.Lead a healthy lifestyle.To learn more about our Heart & Vascular Center, visit crh.org/heart Show oldest on top Show newest on top Leave a comment Load more comments Thank you for the comment! Your comment must be approved first You've already submitted a review for this item Thank you! Your review has been submitted successfully Login to be able to comment Leave a comment Comment cannot be empty Rating is required Click to add (?) Click to add (?) New code Please type the code above You typed the code incorrectly. Please try again Want more stories like this? Subscribe to our E-newsletter Share this blog post: Go to Healthy Tomorrow home