What symptom indicates that a young heart is on the verge of wearing out?

Cardiologists sound the alarm: sudden shortness of breath may signal heart problems even in young people

Youth is not insurance against heart disease, doctors warn. The only, but extremely important symptom that may indicate emerging heart problems even in young people is sudden, unexplained shortness of breath.

Specialists note: if you experience shortness of breath at rest or with minimal physical exertion (climbing stairs, brisk walking or short running), this is a serious cause for concern. Such shortness of breath may indicate that the heart muscle is functioning at the limit of its capabilities and is gradually losing the ability to effectively perform its main function – pumping blood.

The situation becomes critical when shortness of breath is accompanied by additional symptoms:

feeling of pressure in the chest,

dizziness,

rapid fatigue,

swelling of the legs.

Medical experts insist: neglecting this seemingly minor symptom can lead to the development of dangerous diseases – heart failure or cardiomyopathy. And age doesn't matter here – such problems can occur even in people younger than 30 years old.

Cardiologists strongly recommend young people to listen to their body's signals, not miss preventive check-ups, and maintain a balanced lifestyle with moderate physical activity to preserve heart health for many years.