Heart Attack Warning Signs In Women

Anxiety Or Restlessness

anxiety ridden woman. Photo Credit: DrivingFearProgram

Anxiety is often a sign of a chemical imbalance in the brain that manifests as a mental health condition. However, anxiety or restlessness can also be a sign of cardiac disease. In addition, there is some research indicating anxiety can have a negative effect on the cardiovascular system. When individuals experience anxiety, the body's reaction can cause a negative strain on the heart. Anxiety might be associated with tachycardia, a condition that causes the heart to beat rapidly. Not all instances of tachycardia are problems, but serious cases might increase the chances of a woman experiencing a sudden heart attack. Anxiety might also cause a patient's blood pressure to increase. A chronic increase in blood pressure can cause the heart muscle to weaken and lead to coronary disease. In addition, anxiety has been associated with a decrease in the variability of the heart rate, which might increase the risk of death following a heart attack.

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