India, Sept. 13 -- When it comes to heart health, many people often ignore the early symptoms or dismiss them as minor discomforts. Cardiologists stress that identifying these signs early and seeking immediate care can make the difference between life and death. Thousands of heart attack cases are reported each year in both young and older adults, highlighting the urgent need for awareness.

"Heart attacks often don't happen suddenly; they are usually preceded by warning signs that we tend to overlook," Dr A Sreenivas Kumar, Sr Consultant Cardiologist, Apollo Hospitals, tells Health Shots. The key symptoms include:

Many people ignore these signals, attributing them to stress or minor ailments. This delay in acknowledging the warning sign...