From unexplained fatigue and progressive chest pressure to swollen ankles caused by fluid backup, the body can send multiple distress signals well before a heart attack strikes. The World Health Organization’s figure of 8.9 million cardiovascular deaths in 2019 is a stark reminder of what is at stake when these signs go unrecognized.
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