BEFORE IT HURTS: HOW TO RECOGNIZE EARLY HEART SYMPTOMS

Cardiovascular disease is usually thought of as something that strikes all of a sudden-- a sharp pain in the chest, a significant collapse, a rescue trip to the emergency room. But the fact is, it seldom begins with fireworks. More often, it murmurs before it barks. Early signs can be subtle, unclear, and easy to overlook. Yet acknowledging these s