If someones had a small heart attack is a bigger one likely to occur?

Answer 1

In reality there is no such thing as a big or small heart attack as the chances of surviving ANY type of heart attack is 50%. Once you have had one heart attack then yes you are at an increased risk of further attacks. But with medication, treatment such as angioplasty or bypass surgery and suitable lifestyle changes (ie not smoking, eating healthier and exercising regularly) the risks of further attacks can be substantially reduced.
In the UK it is estimated that someone has a heart attack every 2 minutes, so out of the 30 per hour, it is likely 15 will die. Now the majority of these people didn't know beforehand they were going to have a heart attack and not survive, so were not necessarily concerned about it.

Answer 2

I remember reading in several medical books which noted that people who've sufferred one heart attack (big or small), and survived, then that person's chance of another heart attack increases substantially. However, if that person's lifestyle and eating habits were to change radically for the better then they can reduce the chances of a second heart attack substantially.

My understanding is that the heart suffers irreparable damage to its cardiac muscle tissue resulting in a less efficient heart. Because of this, the person who sufferred the heart attack needs to be careful in regards to their level of physical activity post heart attack. It's a catch 22 situation to be sure. The heart patient's doctor will recommend a suitable exercise regimen and diet for them. In essence, if the heart patient doesn't change their lifestyle or eating habits, with their compromised heart, then they will most certainly suffer a second - often fatal - heart attack for the reasons mentioned above.

Answer 3

I've known people who have lived a long full life after only one heart attack.
Usually after a heart attack the patient is put on medication and advised on diet and to stop smoking, if they do smoke.
Most of the time a heart attack is a wake-up call and the person will change their life style to insure a better, longer life.

Answer 4

I had a heart attack feb this yr and got stants put in my heart and now i take ten pills a day i never drank smoked fit as a fiddle 5 ft2 ins and 9stone 5lbs worked as a builders labourer eat healthy so it dosnt matter about size, or fitness but i will tell you i hope i dont have another the pain is unbelievable

Answer 5

Yes. A small one is a warning sign. It is telling you that soemthing is wrong with the heart.
Do something about it right away. Get with your doctor and reduce that chance of it re-occurring.

Answer 6

Yes, it is more likely to occur than if they had no history of heart attack. It is not necessarily a foregone conclusion though, especially if they follow their doctor's orders and watch their diet, etc...

Answer 7

Embulism or Embolism? If you are referring to the medical term, Embolism; From what I know it is dangerous regardless the size. An embolus at the size of a small grain of sand usually dose not affect the blood flow in the vein and arteries unless they pile up blocking the flow or until when it reaches the smallest blood circulation, the capillaries.

Answer 8

Not necessarily, i would take this as warning sign i would change my life style and take all the advice offered to me by the medical professionals to reduce the risk of a massive heart attack. good luck.

Answer 9

Not necessarily, especially with all of the new medication that are prescribed for people who have had heart attacks that lower their risk of having another.

Answer 10

if someone has a small heart attack it is likely that they will have anouther that is bigger in later life