It doesn't cost anything to go out and walk or run. In fact, inactive people double the risk of heart disease making them equal to people with high blood pressure, elevated cholesterol, or cigarette smokers, according to Dr. Valentin Fuster, director of the Cardiovascular Institute, Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York city. If you are not an active person and fall into one of the risk categories, there are symptoms that indicate you may be experiencing a heart attack. They include heavy chest pain, nausea, light-headedness, and cold sweats. When present, this suggests the need for immediate treatment and evaluation by a physician.
Several tests are available to diagnose possible heart disease.
The test performed will depend on the patient's risk factors, history of heart problems, current symptoms and the physician's assessment. The University of Iowa. All rights reserved.