US doctor explains 5-minute heart test you can do at home

Detecting cardiovascular blockages becomes quite difficult if doctor check-ups are neglected. Heart surgeon Dr. Jeremy London, who lives in the UK, has revealed a method to determine whether you have heart and vascular problems with a 5-minute test you can perform at home.

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US doctor explains 5-minute heart test you can do at home

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US heart surgeon Dr. Jeremy London announced a method in a video he shared that can be done at home in five minutes to help you understand the state of your heart health.

Sharing on the social media platform TikTok, London addressed his followers with these words:

'How do you know if you might have significant blockages in your heart arteries without a single blood test, X-ray, or EKG? Without a doubt, you must listen to your body.'

The heart and vascular blockage Dr. London refers to is known as coronary heart disease. This disease develops when blood flow to the heart decreases or becomes blocked.

'DO A FEW MINUTES OF EXERCISE AT HOME, NOTE THE SYMPTOMS'

The US doctor stated that this disease, which significantly increases the risk of heart attack and stroke, can be detected with a simple test.

First, you need to perform an activity that will increase your heart rate, such as exercise or intense housework, for a few minutes and note the symptoms you experience. These symptoms could be a rapid heartbeat, dizziness, shortness of breath, or a headache.

Then, you need to stop and rest to see if the symptoms persist.

CHEST TIGHTNESS DURING EXERCISE IS A 'RED FLAG'

Dr. London emphasized that if you feel chest tightness, chest pain, shortness of breath, or pain radiating to the arm during activity, and these symptoms suddenly pass when resting, this is a 'red flag'.

According to London, this situation could be a sign of a blockage in the artery at the front of the heart.

As the heart rate increases during exercise, this blockage causes the area below it to become 'blood-starved' due to the narrowing of the blood vessels.

Dr. London, who says he has been working as a heart surgeon for 25 years, added that as one rests, the heart rate slows down, blood flow regulates, and the symptoms ease.

The US doctor noted that those experiencing such problems should consult a specialist doctor, such as a family physician, for further examinations.