The possible signs of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases include the following:
1. Signs related to the heart: chest tightness, palpitations: Patients may often feel discomfort in the chest, with a sense of pressure or heaviness, as well as irregular or rapid heartbeat. Shortness of breath and difficulty breathing: Especially when moving or lying down, there may be shortness of breath or a feeling of insufficient air. Angina pectoris: manifested as compressive or compressive pain in the sternum or precordial area, which can radiate to the left shoulder, inner left arm, and other areas. Edema, especially in the lower limbs, may be a manifestation of heart failure. Other symptoms such as fainting, coughing, hemoptysis, upper abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, etc. may also be signs of cardiovascular disease.
2. Signs related to cerebral blood vessels: dizziness, headache: often manifested as persistent or intermittent discomfort in the head. Visual impairment: such as blurred vision, black eyes, or blindness, may be a sign of insufficient blood supply or bleeding to the brain. Language and limb dysfunction: such as unclear speech, aphasia, weakness or numbness in one limb, which may be caused by cerebrovascular disease leading to hemiplegia, hemiparesis, etc. Dizziness and balance disorders: Patients may feel dizzy, unsteady walking, and prone to falls. Other symptoms such as memory loss, ataxia, nystagmus, swallowing difficulties, etc. may also be signs of cerebrovascular disease.
3. Systemic symptoms: Fatigue and fatigue: Patients may often feel inexplicable fatigue and fatigue, which cannot be relieved even with sufficient sleep time. Frequent fainting: Slow or sudden cardiac arrest may lead to insufficient blood supply to the brain, resulting in fainting. Unexplained pain, such as pain in the arms, chin, throat, teeth, and other areas, may be one of the manifestations of a heart attack.
The above symptoms are not absolute, and there may be differences in symptom manifestations among different patients. Once the above symptoms appear, seek medical attention promptly for diagnosis and treatment. Meanwhile, maintaining a healthy lifestyle and a positive mindset are also important measures for preventing cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases.