Signs Of Heart Disease In Men

Noticing the signs of heart disease in men can help prevent many deaths in men of all races associated with the disease. National surveys indicate that heart disease is the leading cause of death in men of nearly all racial groups including whites, African Americans, Hispanics and American Indians. While many heart disease signs and symptoms are present in both males and females, one sign of heart disease presents itself only in men.

1. Organic erectile dysfunction Organic erectile dysfunction refers to erectile dysfunction (ED) that occurs as a result of a problem with one of the body's organs. Heart diseases that alter blood flow often contribute to erectile dysfunction by preventing the proper flow of blood to the penis, which is necessary to form an erection. ED is not caused solely by heart disease and may also occur because of a mental problem. Although ED alone cannot suggest heart disease in men, it is when ED occurs with other symptoms that heart disease can be diagnosed.
2. Shortness of breath Other signs of heart disease that occur in both men and women include of shortness of breath. Shortness of breath may be felt in conjunction with little or no physical activity.
3. Lower energy Men and women with heart disease are prone to feeling more tired and fatigued than those without the problem. This lowered energy may also present itself with the inability for heart disease sufferers to wake up easily in the mornings. Additionally, heart disease sufferers may also feel weakened and prone to dizziness and fainting.
4. Heart problems Specific signs of heart disease include heart palpitations, fluttering in the chest and heart, irregular heartbeats and increases and decreases in heart rate and rhythms that occur in succession or alone.  
5. Swelling Other noticeable symptoms include swelling in parts of the body including the legs, feet, ankles and abdomen.