She experienced pressure in the chest mostly after eating, so a digestive disorder seemed like an obvious explanation. Only when the symptoms became regular did a cardiological examination reveal a completely different truth – serious blockages were found in the woman’s coronary arteries, restricting blood flow to the heart. She was urgently treated with angioplasty and a stent was placed, according to the “Times of India”.
Read more In Belarus, 15 illegal migrants were turned back
Cardiologist Dr. Kiran Deepak explained why such cases are common and dangerous: “Symptoms of coronary artery disease are often confused with digestive problems, especially when they occur after eating.”
Read more In Lithuania – geomagnetic storm: how long will it last and how strong will it be?
The confusion arises not only because the stomach and heart are close to each other. Angina pectoris – a condition where the heart muscle does not get enough oxygen – can manifest not as sharp pain but as pressure, tightness, heaviness, or burning. This closely resembles heartburn or a stomach disorder.
Read more Changes in management and a new company in Estonia at the companies associated with «Bankera»
