3. Extreme and Unexplained Fatigue
Do you feel exhausted after performing tasks you used to do with ease? Cardiac fatigue is different from regular tiredness. It’s that feeling that your energy has vanished for no apparent reason. This fatigue is characterized by:
- Sudden appearance
- It does not improve with rest
- It interferes with daily activities.
Our cardiology specialists at the Clinical Center 2000 have observed that this sign is especially common in women, although it can affect anyone.
4. Frequent Dizziness and Fainting
Have you experienced sudden dizziness or a feeling of faintness? When the heart can’t pump blood efficiently, the brain may not receive enough oxygen. Cardiac dizziness often:
- Appear during exercise
- Worsens when changing position
- Accompanied by cold sweats
It’s important to distinguish these dizzy spells from others caused by inner ear problems or low blood pressure. Therefore, a professional medical evaluation is essential.
5. Swelling in legs, ankles or feet
Have you noticed your shoes feeling tighter at the end of the day? Fluid retention can be a sign that your heart isn’t working properly. This cardiac swelling has specific characteristics:
- It gets worse towards the end of the day
- It leaves a mark when pressed with a finger.
- It can extend down to the calves
At our medical center in Getafe, we perform comprehensive evaluations to determine if this swelling has a cardiac origin or is due to other causes.
