Heart disease and heart attacks are considered one of the leading causes of death globally. Millions of people die each year due to heart attacks. Health experts say that as people's daily routines become increasingly disrupted, this risk has increased. Heart attacks are no longer a problem exclusive to the elderly; younger people, even those under 20, are becoming victims.

The first thing that comes to mind when we hear the word heart attack is a movie scene depicting a person groaning with chest pain. However, heart attacks are not always as portrayed in films. Health experts say that sometimes the symptoms of a heart attack can be so mild that people often ignore them, considering them normal. If they are not recognized in time, they can even be life-threatening.

Senior cardiologists have also alerted people about these signs of a heart attack.

What do experts say about heart attacks?

Dr. Evan Levine, a cardiologist with over 30 years of experience in cardiology, explained in a post that approximately 40 percent of heart attack patients may experience symptoms that are completely different from chest pain and tightness. Women and the elderly are particularly at increased risk of experiencing unusual symptoms during a heart attack. Many people may also experience muscle strains and arm pain, which are often overlooked.

In an Instagram post, the cardiologist shared the case story of an elderly woman whose arm pain was dismissed as a muscle strain. Doctors sent her home. However, 30 minutes later, she was found dead on her garage floor.

Doctors say we've been taught to recognize a heart attack as someone falling over, clutching their chest. But if you wait for chest pain to occur every time a heart attack occurs, it can be fatal.

It's important for everyone to be aware of some of the unusual signs that occur during a heart attack so they can be paid attention to and help save lives.

Symptoms can be completely different.

Dr. Levine says that about 40 percent of heart attack patients don't experience the symptoms we often see in movies.

When our heart muscles lack oxygen, our nerves become confused. They send signals everywhere.

This can happen in the jaw, which feels like a toothache.

It can also feel like a strain in the left arm.

In many cases, it can suddenly feel like the flu or fatigue, where you may feel extremely tired.

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