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- 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.
- 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
- Palpitations or Irregular Heartbeat
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