Shortness of Breath
‘If you typically can climb stairs just fine but now feel short of breath after only three or four steps, that’s a warning sign,’ says Dr. Muhlestein. Research has shown that people who experience symptoms have a greater risk of dying from heart disease than patients without symptoms—and even higher than patients with chest pain.
Excessive Sweating
Perspiring more than you usually do, especially if you’re not exerting yourself, can indicate heart trouble. It’s more difficult for the heart to pump blood through arteries that are clogged, and the body responds to the effort by perspiring, says Dr. Muhlestein. Midlife women may assume they’re having hot flashes during menopause, but it’s smart to get this checked if it happens to you.
