Thousands of people who report pain in 2 areas suffer a heart attack within '30 months' - Express

According to one study, pain in the legs may also be an important signal of an impending heart attack.

It is important, however, to note that leg pain isn’t a symptom of a heart attack, but it can be a sign of heart disease.

The report states: “Advanced limb symptoms appeared to be a stronger predictor of type 2 myocardial infarction than of type 1 myocardial infarction.

The Cleveland Clinic explains: “The first symptoms of PAD are usually pain, cramping or discomfort in your legs or buttocks (intermittent claudication.

“As the disease progresses and blood vessels narrow, arterial flow into the lower extremities worsens, and symptoms may manifest either classic intermittent claudication or as atypical claudication or leg discomfort," explains the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)

The more advanced the disease, the greater the chances are that someone will develop severe claudication, which could reduce their walking distance and cause them pain when at rest