Shortness of Breath: A Hidden Symptom of Heart Attack, Not Just Chest Pain

Did you know a heart attack can occur even without classic chest pain? For many individuals, the very first symptom of a serious cardiac event is shortness of breath. In this vital educational session, Prof. Dr. Shaikh Md. Hasan Mamun, Senior Consultant & Coordinator of Cardiology at Evercare Hospital, provides expert guidance on how to differentiate cardiac shortness of breath from asthma or pneumonia.

Key Signs of Cardiac Distress:

* Chronic: Shortness of breath during walking or physical exertion.

* Acute & Most Severe: Inability to lie flat or waking up at night feeling breathless (Acute Heart Failure).

These severe symptoms signal acute complications requiring immediate hospitalization. Prof. Dr. Mamun, one of the few consultants in Bangladesh with multiple national and international clinical degrees (FCPS, MD, MRCP, FRCP), advises prompt diagnostic tests like ECG, Echocardiography (Echo), and, if necessary, Angiogram to determine blockages. If you experience these symptoms, consult a cardiologist today.