'I'm a doctor and there are 3 subtle signs you may have poor heart health like Jeremy Clarkson'

A retired GP has claimed there are three subtle signs that you could have the same heart issue that former Top Gear presenter Jeremy Clarkson has recently suffered with.

While it is unknown what exactly the root problem of Clarkson's heart condition is, some leading doctors have mused that the most likely cause is angina.

The condition, primarily caused by the decreased flow of blood in and out of the heart, can have some very subtle warning signs and can be brought on by minor tasks such as walking up stairs or carrying shopping bags.

In what retired Dr James Le Fanu called 'atypical angina' the signs can be far less typical and differ significantly from the usual chest pains that travel down the arms. In the instance of 'atypical angina' he said symptoms can be pressure-like pain in the left ear which can worsen in cold weather, exercise and emotions. Even more bizarrely, 'atypical angina' can even display in the form of nose itchiness.

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And, much like other heart conditions, mild discomfort in the chest can also be a crucial sign of the condition.

In order to ascertain whether the onset of the 'subtle' symptoms are in fact a sign of the heart condition, it can easily be tested claims Dr Le Fanu by seeing whether they are linked to 'modest exertion' and end when inactive, he said: "This can be confirmed, or excluded, by an exercise test on the treadmill, where the pace gradually increases until the onset of symptoms is confirmed by characteristic changes on the electrocardiogram."

Last month, Clarkson revealed that he had been "clammy", had a "tightness in my chest" and "pins and needles in my left arm" while on holiday.

And, decided to seek medical help from his doctor after hearing about the passing of Alex Salmond. The presenter was then taken to Oxford's John Radcliffe Hospital by ambulance.