You rely on your feet to get around, stand in line, exercise, and even dance. But did you know that your feet can also be an early warning sign of a heart attack?
Your feet can provide subtle clues about your cardiovascular health, and in some cases, warning signs can appear up to a month (or more) before a heart attack. These signs aren’t definitive, but they could indicate poor circulation or heart dysfunction that requires medical attention.
Here are some signs related to the feet that may occur one month before a heart attack:
1. Cold feet or toes
Persistently cold feet, even in warm environments, may indicate poor blood circulation.
2. Swelling (edema) in the feet and ankles
Swollen and inflamed feet and ankles can be due to fluid retention caused by heart failure.
Often worse at the end of the day or after sitting for a long time.
A weakened heart cannot pump blood effectively to the extremities.
