Heart palpitations is another common warning sign of clogged arteries. Your heart may suddenly race or pound, or it could feel like it’s skipping beats. While most people experience the sensation once in a while, recurrent and overwhelmingly strong palpitations might be due to reduced blood flow to the heart.
Fatigue or dizziness
If you feel extreme weakness, fatigue or dizziness, it might be from the obstructed blood flow. Regardless of its underlying cause, dizziness is never a good sign. Contact your doctor and let her know your symptoms, so you can move forward accordingly.
Cold hands and feet
Do you often feel strange sensations in your extremities? If the arteries leading to your arms and legs are clogged, you might experience pain, numbness or coldness.
Lower back pain
Lower back pain is one of the symptoms that’s so subtle, it’s often overlooked. When the blood flow to your lower back is cut off, the discs between your vertebrae become more fragile and painful. While lower back pain is common, if experienced with the other symptoms, it should be noted as a warning sign and reported to your doctor.
