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The Top 15 Early Signs and First Symptoms of Heart Failure

Diseases and ConditionsHeart Health

Sign 14. Decreased Exercise Tolerance: The Silent Marker of Heart Failure

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Decreased Exercise Tolerance The Silent Marker of Heart Failure
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Decreased exercise tolerance can be a significant indicator of heart failure. The ability to engage in physical activity and maintain a level of fitness isn’t just a measure of one’s athletic capabilities but a crucial barometer of heart health.

An active lifestyle demands a healthy heart that can pump blood efficiently to muscles during exercise. A decrease in exercise tolerance could mean the heart isn’t able to meet the body’s increased demand for oxygen and nutrients during physical exertion, indicating possible heart failure.

The manifestation of decreased exercise tolerance can vary greatly. For some, it may mean not being able to do the usual daily walk without feeling winded. For others, it might show up as a reduced capacity to climb stairs or carry out physical tasks without feeling excessively tired. (14)

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