A month before a heart attack, your body will warn you of these 7 signs, especially the sixth

What happens a month before a heart attack? Your body is sending you these 7 signals: don’t ignore them.

Heart attacks often seem sudden, as if theye out of nowhere. In reality, your body warns you much earlier. Many people experience mild but significant symptoms weeks before an attack, mistaking them for fatigue, stress, or even the flu. Recognizing the early signs can be crucial. Here are the seven most important signals your body sends about a month before a heart attack, and why recognizing them can give you time to react.

1. Swelling of the feet and ankles (edema)

When the heart has more difficulty pumping blood, fluid begins to accumulate in the tissues, most often in the lower limbs. Typical manifestations:

  • swollen feet;

  • swelling around the ankles;

  • feeling of “heavy” legs.

This phenomenon is often attributed to age or prolonged standing, but if it occurs for no apparent reason, it is a worrying sign.
What to do:  If swelling persists after elevating your legs or is accompanied by other symptoms, consult a doctor.

2. Unexplained fatigue

It’s normal to feel tired after a busy day. But sudden, intense fatigue during daily tasks that doesn’t go away with rest could be a sign of a problem. In heart failure, less oxygen reaches the muscles, causing the body to “run on empty.”
What to do:  Watch for signs of fatigue, especially if you don’t have anemia or lack of sleep.

3. Shortness of breath with minimal exertion

Being out of breath on the stairs is one thing. But if you get out of breath while sitting, walking slowly, or lying down, your heart may not be getting enough oxygen. This often feels like:

  • when lying on your back at night;

  • during light daily activities;

  • during sudden emotional stress.

What to do:  Don’t settle for poor posture. See a cardiologist for a heart checkup.

4. Dizziness and cold sweats

Dizziness and sudden sweating are classic signs of low blood pressure and poor blood flow to the brain, often due to heart failure. When blood flow is slowed, the brain receives less oxygen and:

  • dizziness,

  • nausea,

  • a feeling of diminishment.

Action to take:  If these episodes recur without fever or virus, cardiac stress tests are imperative.