Is it common for a 19 year old female to have a heart attack?

Answer 1

Not common at all.

Answer 2

no it is not common at all for a 19 year old to have a heart attack. right now you probably have an anxiety problem triggered by your fears or phobias of having a heart attack.

i would suggest talking to a professional about how you worry so much. counseling and medication can help you believe that you are just fine.

Answer 3

No and if you did or know someone who did, then something is really wrong in their life. They are not doing something right. Take a look at your/ their excercise and eating habbits. Stop doing drugs, smoking, drinking too much alcohol or things that can harm your body. Look into and know your family's medical history. Start there and see a doctor to ask for advice & guidance. Change your life immeidately, it's never too late! That heart attack was a warning to do something. If your alive then you have time to work on changes. Start getting regular check-ups for blood pressure, cholesterol and glucose.

Take care of yourself!

Answer 4

no way!! Unless there is a pre-existing heart condition, or risk factors such as diabetes, obesity, or MAYBE high cholesterol. If this person is anorexic of bulemic that could lead to it to. Low potassium levels can make a heart attack happen. Other causes are blood clot near the heart. There could be a number of reasons why the heart attack happened.

Answer 5

As most people have pointed out, risk for myocardial infarction (MI) at age 19 is rare. Because it is rare does not mean it could not happen to you, however. The risk for MI in young adults is a special population different from those for whom we typically think of in older population (overweight, smokers, diabetics, high blood pressure) - almost all of the younger population have to do with a problem that you were born with - the way the blood works, or chemicals within your blood stream, heart valve malfunctioning, or the vessel splitting its inner lining (dissection) among them. Additionally special exposure such as cocaine can put young adults at higher risk. Using IV drugs exposes you to a potential infection within your heart that can prompt an MI.

If you have concerning symptoms then it always makes sense to get it checked out for certain. If the workup is negative, then its time to stop worrying about unlikely things...after all if we spent all of our time worrying about every possible thing that could happen to us, we would never get anything done.

Good luck.

Answer 6

hello,
my name is Trish, i am currently in my 3rd year as a medical student, anyone on here that told you no, dont listen. it is extrremely common for a 19 yr old to have a heart atack, a 2 year old could!!!
here are the signs:heavy legs, pain in chest or left arm, and high blood pressure. these are the most common!
please let me know if this helps. also if you think you are or are having or think someone is having a heart attack dial 911 IMMEDIATELY!!!!!!!

Answer 7

of course it is. especially if the 19 year old has a history of heart disease or illness. obesity can also lead to a compromised heart causing a heart attack

Answer 8

Drug abuse and having an extreme eating disorder can weaken the heart muscles and lead to a heart attack. Severe obesity can also clog the arteries and cause a heart attack.

Answer 9

It is also possible if she was a smoker while on oral or patch birth control. This increases greatly the risk of blood clots and if one becomes free or an embolis it can trigger heart attack or stroke.

Answer 10

It's not common at all. Sometimes drugs, medicines, or medical conditions can cause them. Or severe fright. But it's not common by any means.

Answer 11

It is rare. But even kids have heart attacks. Babies do too.
Could be due to bloodclots, genetic heart diseases, etc.
However, she should be under careful and high medical attention.