# Half_sweet ... Symptoms of heart disease in adolescents .. Diagnosis and treatment methods
Dr. Sherif Amer.
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Valve disease causes an imbalance in blood flow within the heart that can lead to difficulty breathing while undertaking limited physical effort.
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Heart disease is dangerous for adolescents, which can lead to death, so it should not be neglected and must be addressed, especially since the health problems that occur in the heart are not necessarily associated with clear warning signs, and the symptoms of heart disease in adolescents may have different symptoms from one person to another .
That is why Dr. Sherif Amer, a cardiologist at Al Zahra Hospital Dubai, provides us with the most prominent symptoms of adolescent heart disease, diagnosis and treatment methods.
Symptoms:
Sudden fainting
Sudden fainting may occur in young people due to a slow heartbeat, which in turn negatively affects the body's ability to maintain blood pressure at its normal rate, and to supply the brain with an adequate amount of blood.
hard breathing
Valvular diseases cause an imbalance in blood flow within the heart as a result of the inability of these valves to regulate the flow of blood in the heart, which may lead to breathing difficulties while undertaking limited physical effort.
Cough
A persistent cough or a feeling of suffocation is one of the obvious signs of heart failure, because when the heart does not work properly, this leads to fluid accumulation in the lungs, and thus these problems occur.
Chest pain
The pain caused by heart problems is often concentrated in the upper bones of the chest with a tilt to the left. On the other hand, sufferers may also feel the presence of pressure and heartburn.
Nausea
Indigestion and nausea may be a symptom of a general disease in the body, such as the weakness of the heart muscle, which results in the lack of oxygen and blood reaching the digestive system, which causes feelings of nausea and vomiting.
Arm pain
Pain that spreads to the arm may be an indication, as a heart attack has symptoms other than chest pain, as some young people may feel sharp pain in the chest area and move towards the arms.
Sweating
Sudden sweating that is not caused by stress or heat is one of the signs of the possibility of a heart attack, as blood flow to the heart is reduced due to a blockage of blood vessels.
Tumors
Fluids collect in the body usually when heart failure begins, which can cause tumors in the leg or hand, or fluid accumulation in the abdominal area.
The diagnosis
Tests to diagnose heart disease include:
Electrocardiogram (ECG), which helps the doctor discover the regularity of the heartbeat.
Computerized tomography (CT) scan of the heart. This scan is often used to check for heart problems.
Cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), in which a magnetic field produces images to help your doctor evaluate your heart.
A stress test to see how the heart responds to any physical exertion.
Cardiac catheterization to see the ability of the heart to carry out its vital functions.
X-rays that help your doctor see blood flow through your heart, blood vessels and valves to check for any abnormalities.
treatment
Treatment for heart disease usually includes eating a low-fat diet, moderate exercise most days of the week, and quitting heart-damaging smoking.
If lifestyle changes are not sufficient on their own, your doctor may prescribe the following medications to control your heart disease. If there is no heart infection, your doctor will likely prescribe antibiotics.
One of the obvious signs of heart failure is a persistent cough or a feeling of suffocation.
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