Is it possible for me to have a heart attack at 28? i am 298 pounds?

Answer 1

A lot of people are 298 and do not have heart attacks. Som do. There are so many other factors. such as smoking, but all smokers do not have heart attacks. My suggestion is that you lose some weight and have good parents and grandparents and you should be fine. Still worried that have a stress test done to relieve your mind

Answer 2

Yes, it's very possible. I was diagnosed with Heart Disease last February at age 31.

I had chest pain, went to see my doctor and he told me that I was to young to have heart problems, but sent me for a stress test anyway. It came back positive and I had to have an angiogram done. They found a blockage in my left anterior descending artery, and a stent was placed. Doctors told me I was very lucky that I did not have a heart attack, because it could have been fatal.

It's been almost a year since then and I have made excellent progress. I quit smoking and started eating healthier.Just last week I had another angiogram and my cardiologist told me my heart looked great, and the stent was still wide open! :)

Oh, and by the way, I was not and am not overweight but I smoked like a chimney. That and genetics probably contributed a lot to my heart disease.

Answer 3

at 298 lbs. you didnt not mention your height, or if this is mostly in the mid waist section. if you are not over 40 inches around in the waist and are a very tall person, broad across the shoulders and a slim waist line, dont smoke, no family history of heart problems, stress level low, blood count ok you should be fine. I had a friend 21 who had a heart attach and died, no one knew he was having chest pain, he had heart problems and if he would have said someting he might still be alive today. my father has had 3 open heart bypass surgerys, my husband 2, my sister 29 died from a major heart attack, it runs in our family and she was a heavy drinker and pot smoker. I am fine 49 and smoke and just been told my hemogloybin is high 53 and I need to quite or have a stroke or heart attach. Yes I am trying hard. remember to eat right, excercise (30min.a day is fine), laugh at lot even when its seems the crazy thing to do when your down on your luck. dont worry be happy..... really worrie is stress right!!! and this is what we really need to void. live your life and be happy, live, live and you will live, live , live.... oh have you had your physcal yet??

Answer 4

At 28 and 298 pounds it is entirely possible. Are you healthy otherwise? Is there some underlying disease of defect that you may or may not be aware of? There are many factors that can influence the propensity for myocardial infarction other than weight. Genetics, diet, disease, defects, exercise, drug use,and stress level, just to name a few. Please, Please see your family phycisian. If he can not tell you what the problem is, ask for a referral to a cardiologist. He should at least be able to rule out a MI. Play it safe. Don't wait. If it is a MI, the sooner the DR knows the better your chances are for treatment. Good Luck

Answer 5

It's possible to have a heart attack at any age. Even professional athletes have had heart attacks. You definitely fall into that category with being overweight.

Answer 6

You're 298 pounds, of course it's possible.

Answer 7

Absolutely. Children, even as young as 15, have been diagnosed with having a heart attack.

Have your doctor check your cholesterol levels, and discuss with her or him about your risks of having a heart attack or getting heart disease.

Answer 8

Join Anthony Colpo's forum
He can help you.



http://www.lowcarbmuscle.com/forums/showthread.php?t=162

Answer 9

yes,if you have high BP and cholesterol.If you eat lots of fats as well.You need to lose some weight.I am heavy too,but in the last few months I have lost like 35 pounds.I want to be around for my kids!!!!

Answer 10

yes you can have a heart attack at any age you need to get your weight down and excerise