5 Common Signs You Need to Visit a Cardiologist

Your body attentively gives you signs whenever something is wrong with any of its systems, and ignoring these signs is where problems begin. Your heart beats more than 100,000 times daily, so it's essential to take preventative care of it.

Many people postpone their first cardiologist visit until their 40s or 50s, but a proactive approach can start as early as your 20s.

1. Chest pain, discomfort or heaviness

A common indicator that the heart isn't receiving sufficient blood supply, or even a symptom of a heart attack.

2. Shortness of breath

Can be a sign of an irregular heart rhythm or coronary artery disease.

3. Dizziness, fatigue, fainting

Signs that the body is not receiving an adequate oxygen supply, which could be caused by a weakened heart.

4. High blood pressure

Can decrease the amount of blood and oxygen reaching the heart, leading to a heart attack.

5. History of high cholesterol

Can cause atherosclerosis, a narrowing of the arteries that slows or prevents blood flow to the heart.

Abnormally fast or slow heart rate and heart palpitations are other primary signs to see a cardiologist. Key risk factors to consider include a family history of heart disease, a history of smoking, and diabetes, all of which a cardiologist can help assess alongside your primary care doctor.

Heart health management is crucial as we age — the earlier a concern is checked, the better. To book a consultation, call +94 71 682 7916, or book through the Durdans chatbot on WhatsApp.