Heart health after 40: warning signs not to blame on age

Some symptoms dismissed as normal ageing may point to heart trouble, says cardiologist Dr Anup Taksande of KIMS Hospitals, Thane. Erectile dysfunction in men can appear two to five years before symptomatic heart disease, as smaller arteries show damage first. Persistent fatigue in women can also be a sign. Doctors advise medical checks, including blood pressure tests.