{"id":67294,"date":"2023-09-19T18:45:41","date_gmt":"2023-09-19T18:45:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rapidcelnews.com\/?p=67294"},"modified":"2023-09-19T18:45:41","modified_gmt":"2023-09-19T18:45:41","slug":"telltale-sound-when-you-fall-asleep-that-can-be-a-sign-of-killer-heart-disease-the-sun","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rapidcelnews.com\/lifestyle\/telltale-sound-when-you-fall-asleep-that-can-be-a-sign-of-killer-heart-disease-the-sun\/","title":{"rendered":"Telltale sound when you fall asleep that can be a sign of killer heart disease | The Sun"},"content":{"rendered":"
CORONARY heart disease – also called ischaemic heart disease – is a major cause of death in the UK. <\/p>\n
It occur's when your heart's blood supply is blocked by a build-up of fatty substances in your coronary arteries. <\/p>\n
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Many of us believe that heart problems will present as obvious symptoms, prompting us to immediately see a doctor.<\/p>\n
And indeed, the most common symptoms of coronary heart disease are: <\/p>\n
But according to Michael Miller, professor of cardiovascular medicine at the University of Maryland School of Medicine, the disease might make itself in a much more subtle way before you go to sleep. <\/p>\n
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When you're drifting off, you might hear your own breaths or the odd rumble of your belly. <\/p>\n
But Dr Miller said you should keep your eyes cocked for a telltale sign that could indicate you have coronary heart disease: the sound of your own heart pounding. <\/p>\n
Though you might think it's normal, going to sleep is a time when your body unwinds and relaxes. Your heart shouldn't be beating so loud you can hear it. <\/p>\n
"Some patients with a loud faulty valve can hear the sound of their valve at night when they are trying to fall asleep," Dr Miller told Health. <\/p>\n
<\/picture>HEARTBREAKING LOSS <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/picture>STEALTH SIGNS<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/picture>\u2018DEVASTATING TURN\u2019 <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/picture>ARMS UP <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n Rather than adjust your sleep position to stop hearing the "thu,p-thump" sound, it's a good idea to speak to your GP about it. <\/p>\n A pounding heartbeat can also be a sign of low blood pressure, low blood sugar, anaemia,\u00a0dehydration, or it could even be a consequence of the medication you're taking.<\/p>\n According to the British Heart Foundation, the feeling of your heart racing, pounding or fluttering is called palpitations. <\/p>\n It said palpitations could be caused by heart conditions that include: <\/p>\n It advised you speak to your GP about them if they last a long time, don't improve or get worse. <\/p>\n This is also the case if you have a history of heart problems. <\/p>\nInfluencer dies at 35 and pens her farewell letter saying \u2018go grab life\u2019<\/h3>\n
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