This dental issue could be a sign youre having a heart attack plus 5 other surprising symptoms

Should you be taking a toothache to heart?Dental issues are among several surprising symptoms of a heart attack, according to Dr.Guruprasad “Guru” Srinivas, director of Cardiac Rehab at Northwell Staten Island University Hospital.While most people can identify chest pain or pain in the left arm as potential signs of a heart attack, there are some lesser-known issues that could mean you need to head to the ER, stat.“Heart disease — and more specifically, coronary artery disease — is the leading cause of death in the world.

Recognition of these uncommon symptoms can be pivotal in preventing the devastating consequences of heart disease,” Srinivas told The Post.Srinivas noted that ischemic heart disease, a condition where coronary arteries restrict blood supply to the heart, is a common killer, responsible for about 13% of the world’s deaths in 2023.Heart attacks spike in the winter because the heart works harder to keep the body warm — and activities like shoveling snow can further strain it.Cold weather can also thicken blood, increasing the risk of blood clots.The most reported symptoms include chest pain or constriction and pressure in the left side of the chest that can travel to the left arm.

It can also present as a pressure that feels like a weight in the center of the chest.However, according to Srinivas, many patients — most notably women and diabetics — are more likely to show atypical signs of heart attack.While chest pain is a typical sign of heart distress, Srinivas says the warning sign can also manifest as tooth pain as the nerves that supply the teeth and heart share some pathways. “Sometimes, patients will not have chest pain but describe discomfort in their back or complain of a toothache,” he said.When the blood supply to the heart is restricted, pain signals can be referred to the teeth.Pain can also present in the arms, back, jaw and abdomen.

Typically, the pain is aggravated by exercise and recedes with rest.Srini...