I am having a disagreement concerning this matter and need your worthy opinion.Do people always know when they are having a heart attack , are there symptoms or does it always creap up silently? Is pain in the left shoulder blade and heaviness in the left arm more a symptom of heart attack or cancer?I know it can be anything but please decide and help me to settle this matter.
2006-12-15 04:24:35 · 9 answers · asked by Aoiffe337 3 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
some people have no symptoms, maybe it occured in sleep or they truly didn't feel anything. there is also often confusion as to whether it could be heartburn. .
2006-12-15 04:27:47 · answer #1 · answered by kirsten j 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Symptoms of a heart attack include:
Angina: Chest pain or discomfort in the center of the chest; also described as a heaviness, tightness, pressure, aching, burning, numbness, fullness or squeezing feeling that lasts for more than a few minutes or goes away and comes back. It is sometimes mistakenly thought to be indigestion or heartburn.
Pain or discomfort in other areas of the upper body including the arms, left shoulder, back, neck, jaw, or stomach
Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath
Sweating or ?cold sweat? Symptoms Area
Fullness, indigestion, or choking feeling (may feel like ?heartburn?)
Nausea or vomiting
Light-headedness, dizziness, extreme weakness or anxiety
Rapid or irregular heart beats
2014-05-29 19:31:07 · answer #2 · answered by Guess 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-05-18 18:43:24 · answer #3 · answered by Roxann 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, there are not always symptoms of heart attacks. Some people have multiple minor attacks without any knowledge of it happening.
On the other hand, what might feel like a heart attack, might not be a heart attack at all.
Pain in the left side and heaviness could be a symptom but it doesnt necessiarly have to be on the left side. Numbness of your legs or arms are also possible indicators of either heart attacks and strokes.
Have you had your cholesterol checked lately? What about your blood pressure? Get yourself a good blood pressure cuff and keep a record. Also, be aware of the foods your eating. There are some really good books that are meant for a healthy cardiac system.
There are a few different tests that can be done to confirm if you have experienced a heart attack. Ask your doctor.
2006-12-15 05:23:27 · answer #4 · answered by Bob 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes there are silent heart attacks. If I didn't already know of several people that have had heart attacks and had none of the symptoms, just woke up one day in the hospital not knowing what had happened, I may not believe that. However in most cases I think the majority of people do have symptoms and just don't recognize them for what they are. Or in so many cases, they just keep ignoring the signs because they are either too busy to deal with every ache and pain they get or they would rather not have to go to the doctor no matter what the reason. The few people who are smart enought or lucky enough know their risk factor ahead of time, recognize the symptoms when they happen and don't waste any time when it happens.
2006-12-15 04:35:50 · answer #5 · answered by Goddess 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are people that have heart attacks and not known. The classic signs are chest pressure (like an elephant on your chest), and pain radiating to the left arm. However, women and elderly people present with different symptoms (pain on right should blade, just not feeling well). The only definitive diagnosis is made in the hospital.
2006-12-15 05:10:28 · answer #6 · answered by dandlvegas 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am a CPR instructor for the American Heart Association and teach this to people every day...current statistics prove that 28% of American males over the age of 50 that go in for a check up discover through diagnosis they have suffered previous heart damage without symptoms.
Yes, it is true that pain in the left arm, shoulder blade and heaviness in the chest is one of the MANY symptoms of a heart attack. Pain does not have to be localized to the left side, contrary to popular belief.
I'd like to suggest that you go to the American Heart Association website to further educate yourself and others on warnings signs... www.americanheart.org
2006-12-15 04:44:05 · answer #7 · answered by SweetKarma 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually it is very possible to not have symptoms or serious symptoms that determine a heart attack. Though you should talk to a doctor asap if you are concerned of this.
2006-12-15 04:54:09 · answer #8 · answered by dancer4life 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are and they are referred to as silent MI's (Myocardial infarctions)
That symptom can be either cardiac or cancer or something else but if it were sudden onset I would let a doctor make that call.
All hospitals have some kind of "ASK A NURSE" service. Call an ER and ask that question. NOW if you have that symptom you described.
2006-12-15 04:34:46 · answer #9 · answered by misspearlnecklace 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋