Cardiologist named an unusual symptom of myocardial infarction
In people aged, such an atypical symptom as abdominal pain can become a harbinger of a heart attack, said cardiologist, candidate of medical sciences Anna Korenevich, according to News.ru.
According to the specialist, if you have problems in your chest, then you need to do a cardiogram. The same test should be done if you have back and abdominal pain. The doctor explained that there are many cases when these symptoms signaled serious diseases of the cardiovascular system.
“This is the so-called” lower “heart attack, which is manifested by pain in the abdomen,” said Korenevich.
She added that very often the patient complains of abdominal pain, he is put for surgery, surgeons remove his appendicitis, and then it turns out that the root of the problem lies in myocardial infarction.
Earlier, cardiologist Vladimir Glagolev said that chest pains are not always associated with the heart. It can occur with diseases of the spine, lungs or esophagus. In any case, if you have severe pain, you should immediately consult a doctor – he will determine the cause and prescribe treatment.
