Heart Blockage Symptoms: Heart blockage, also known as coronary artery disease, is a serious health problem in which plaque accumulates in the arteries. This narrows the arteries and obstructs blood flow.

Due to heart blockage, oxygen and nutrients are not able to reach the heart properly. This can damage the heart. If not identified and treated in time, it can cause heart attack or other serious complications. Therefore, it is important to know about its symptoms (Signs of Heart Blockage). Let us know about some symptoms of heart blockage from Dr. Bimal Chhajer (Former Consultant - AIIMS and Director Saaol Heart Center New Delhi).

What are the symptoms of heart blockage?

The symptoms of heart blockage may vary from person to person and in some cases there are no symptoms. However, some of its common symptoms can be as follows-

• Chest pain- This pain can be pressing, burning or sharp. It may be more severe after physical activity, stress or eating.
• Shortness of breath- Even with mild physical activity, you may feel short of breath or have difficulty breathing.
• Fatigue - Persistent tiredness , even after rest .
• Dizziness - Feeling dizzy or faint when standing up or making sudden moves.
• Leg pain - Pain in the legs, especially when walking.
• Sweating- Excessive sweating without any reason.
• Indigestion- Frequent feeling of indigestion or heartburn.

What are the causes of heart blockage? (Symptoms of Heart Blockage)

There can be many reasons for heart blockage, such as-

• High blood pressure – High blood pressure can damage arteries and increase the risk of artery blockage.
• High Cholesterol- High cholesterol is a major reason for the accumulation of plague in the arteries.
• Smoking- Smoking narrows the arteries and promotes the formation of plaque.
• Diabetes – Diabetes increases the level of sugar in the blood , which can damage the arteries.
• Family history – If someone in your family has heart disease, you are also at a higher risk.
• Obesity – Obesity is associated with other risk factors such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and diabetes.

What to do to prevent heart blockage? (Prevent Heart Blockage)

To prevent this, it is important to improve lifestyle and diet.

• Lifestyle changes - Eating a healthy diet, exercising regularly, not smoking, and maintaining a healthy weight can help prevent and manage heart blockage (Cardiac Health Care Tips).
• Medications – Doctors may prescribe medications to lower blood pressure, reduce cholesterol, and prevent blood clots.
• Surgery – In severe cases, the doctor may recommend surgery to open the blocked arteries or bypass surgery.