Chest Pain May Indicate Risk of Heart Disease

People with heart disease symptoms may feel chest pain or tightness in the center, left, or both sides of the chest, making it difficult to lie flat normally. They may experience shortness of breath and chest discomfort, which can occur at any time—during exercise or at night. Other symptoms include wheezing, fainting, unexplained swelling of legs or feet, and bluish discoloration of fingertips, toes, and lips.

There are many risk factors for heart disease, including aging, work and social stress, family genetics, smoking, and chronic conditions such as high cholesterol, diabetes, and high blood pressure. Lifestyle and diet also contribute to the risk.

Heart disease can be diagnosed through chest X-rays, electrocardiograms (EKG), and exercise stress tests (EST).

Currently, with advanced and effective technology, Synphaet Lamlukka Hospital offers heart disease screening using a “High-frequency Echo Cardiogram” to observe heart anatomy, wall thickness, movement, and contraction. This highly accurate method provides clear results and can diagnose nearly all types of heart disease. Those with symptoms or risk factors can get the Echo cardiogram screening for only 3,400 THB.

It is best to regularly monitor yourself and those around you. If suspicious symptoms appear, promptly consult a specialist for accurate diagnosis and timely treatment.