With rising cases of deaths caused by heart failure, it's crucial to be aware of notable signs that heart functioning is impaired and needs prompt attention from a cardiologist. Early detection of the heart problem ensures timely medical attention, a more positive prognosis, significant improvement in the treatment outcomes. It prevents serious complications like heart attack or stroke. Here are the signs that the heart is not functioning well, shared by Best Cardiac Surgeon in India at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital:

Key Signs The Heart Is Not Functioning Well

• Chest pain or discomfort- There is a sudden or persistent feeling in the chest like pressure, burning, squeezing, or sharp ache. This feeling may radiate to the jaw, arms, neck, or back.
• Troubled breathing- There is difficulty breathing when lying flat or when there is no physical exertion or there is worse shortness of breath with physical activity.
• Offbeat fatigue- There is persistent exhaustion, extreme tiredness, or severe weakness felt even after adequate rest or with minimal physical activity.
• Swelling in the lower limbs- The legs, ankles, or feet, in short, the body extremities, get swollen due to the build-up of fluids on inefficient pumping of the heart. This fluid accumulation is known as edema.  
• Dizziness or light-headedness- A frequent faint-like feeling (sudden loss of consciousness) or dizziness it’s a sign that blood pumping by the heart to the brain is not proper.

Other potential signs of something serious with heart health. This includes persistent irregular heartbeats/palpitations, nausea, loss of appetite, indigestion, unexplained weight gain, coughing of white/pink mucus, and cold sweat. Especially along with other heart problems-related symptoms. 

If suddenly or over time experience any of the above-mentioned mild to severe signs of poor heart functioning, it’s advised to immediately visit a top heart surgeon in Delhi.

Dr. Sujay Shad, is renowned as the best cardiac surgeon and can be your ideal choice if seeking an accurate diagnosis and advanced, best treatment for your heart condition. He holds the expertise and a great wealth of experience in treating a wide range of heart conditions like - coronary artery disease, congenital heart defects, arrhythmias, heart valve problems, aortic aneurysms, and heart failure.  Consult him at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital.