Quietly giving up activities could be a heart warning, says cardiologist

Shorter morning walks, pausing on stairs or skipping outings may signal more than ageing, cardiologist Dr Sumanto Mukhopadhyay says. He suggests an 'activity audit' comparing what you could do a few years ago with today, especially after 45. Persistent drops in exercise tolerance, breathlessness, unusual fatigue, dizziness, ankle swelling or palpitations can point to heart valve problems and deserve medical attention.