Heart attacks are serious medical emergencies that require immediate treatment, according to the NHS. The condition, which is also known as a myocardial infarction, is caused by lack of blood reaching the heart. Without enough blood, the heart could become seriously damaged, and it could even be life-threatening. You could be at risk of a deadly heart attack if you notice some smooth, waxy lumps developing on your skin, it’s been revealed.
Your dermatologist may be the first doctor to notice that you have heart disease
American Academy of Dermatology
These lumps are known as nodules of systemic amyloidosis, and can appear anywhere on the skin.
They’re caused by an abnormal build-up of proteins in the body, according to the American Academy of Dermatology.
If these proteins begin to build-up in the heart, it makes it increasingly difficult for the heart to function properly, it said.
“Warning signs can appear on your skin and nails, which is why your dermatologist may be the first doctor to notice that you have heart disease,” said the American Academy of Dermatology.
“If you know what to look for, you can also find warning signs of heart disease on your skin and nails.
“Smooth, waxy lumps on your skin - you have protein deposits in your heart or another organ.
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