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People are being told of a lesser-known symptom of heart disease that could increase their risk of a heart attack by "five times". Heart disease, which develops when the heart's blood supply is blocked or interrupted by a build-up of fatty substances in the coronary arteries, is a leading cause of death in the UK. ‌

While some symptoms such as chest pressure, aching, or squeezing are well-known, one less recognised sign is leg pain . This can present as a "gripping" or "cramping" sensation in the legs, according to David Newby, BHF John Wheatley Professor of Cardiology at the BHF Centre of Research Excellence at the University of Edinburgh. ‌

He has recommended that anyone experiencing these symptoms should consult their doctor. That is because it could

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