Heart disease is one of the biggest killers in the world and knowing its warning signs could save a life.There are many different conditions that fall under this category, with Coronary Heart Disease (CHD) being one that impacts the heart's coronary arteries, which transport blood to the vital organ.
Once these become blocked a number of symptoms can signal what is also called ischaemic heart disease or coronary artery disease.These can vary and some sufferers may not exhibit any before receiving a diagnosis, allowing it to manifest silently until it's too late.
One of the more common red flags of the disease is linked to your breathing and could rear its head in a seemingly harmless way that some Brits may not take notice of.Amongst the symptoms of CHD is shortness of breath, the Mirror reports.
It could be confused with other conditions, like asthma, or may even be dismissed as nothing major - or a result of poor fitness.CHD can be fought with a number of treatments but making lifestyle changes like stopping smoking, improving diet and taking up regular exercise can help keep it at bay.
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