Physician, nutritionist, nutritionist Alka Patel said that unexplained vomiting or frequent nausea may indicate myocardial infarction. This was announced on Wednesday, January 27, by the British portal Express.
“When the heart muscle dies due to a lack of oxygen, the damaged tissue releases a number of metabolites, including lactic acid, which stimulates nerve fibers that cause nausea and vomiting <...> If you have unexplained vomiting or persistent nausea, especially during exercise, it could be an alarming signal, ”said the doctor.
She noted that heart attack symptoms can send signals throughout the body, including the stomach. As the specialist explained, during a heart attack, blood flow to the heart is unexpectedly blocked, usually due to a blood clot.
Patel added that sweaty palms can be another unexpected heart attack symptom.
Earlier that day, Russian physician Lyudmila Lapa said that people with cardiovascular and other diseases are more difficult to tolerate weather anomalies. The specialist gave advice on how people at risk to endure temperature extremes.