What are the symptoms of a future heart attack?

Question

I'm only 25 but I've been feeling alot of stress this week. I've been having heart palpatations and a "heavy" or "tension" feeling in my chest, upper back, and left shoulder, and sometimes upper left arm as well. I've been trying to relax. also sometimes when I breathe my chest feels a little tight or constricted.

How serious are these symptoms? They are not quite as bad as they were yesterday. Should I just try some exercise today?

Answer 1

Heart Attack Symptoms and Early Warning Signs:

Heart attack is the number one killer of both men and women in the U.S. Each year, about 1.1 million Americans suffer a heart attack, and 460,000 of these are fatal. Most of the deaths from heart attacks are caused by ventricular fibrillation of the heart that occurs before the victim of the heart attack can reach an emergency room. Those who reach the emergency room have an excellent prognosis; survival from a heart attack with modern treatment should exceed 90%. The 1% to 10% of heart attack victims who die later include those victims who suffer major damage to the heart muscle initially or who suffer additional damage at a later time. Fortunately, procedures such as coronary angiogram and PTCA (coronary balloon angioplasty), and clot dissolving drugs are available that can quickly open blocked arteries in order to restore circulation to the heart and limit heart muscle damage. In order to optimally benefit heart attack victims and limit the extent of heart damage, these treatments to open blocked arteries should be given early during a heart attack.

Knowing the early warning signs of heart attack is critical for prompt recognition and treatment. Many heart attacks start slowly, unlike the dramatic portrayal often seen in the movies. A person experiencing a heart attack may not even be sure of what is happening. Heart attack symptoms vary among individuals, and even a person who has had a previous heart attack may have different symptoms in a subsequent heart attack. Although chest pain or pressure is the most common symptom of a heart attack, heart attack victims may experience a diversity of symptoms that include:

* Pain, fullness, and/or squeezing sensation of the chest
* Jaw pain, toothache, headache
* Shortness of breath
* Nausea, vomiting, and/or general epigastric (upper middle abdomen) discomfort
* Sweating
* Heartburn and/or indigestion
* Arm pain (more commonly the left arm, but may be either arm)
* Upper back pain
* General malaise (vague feeling of illness)
* No symptoms (Approximately one quarter of all heart attacks are silent, without chest pain or new symptoms. Silent heart attacks are especially common among patients with diabetes mellitus)

Even though the symptoms of a heart attack at times can be vague and mild, it is important to remember that heart attacks producing no symptoms or only mild symptoms can be just as serious and life-threatening as heart attacks that cause severe chest pain. Too often patients attribute heart attack symptoms to "indigestion," "fatigue," or "stress," and consequently delay seeking prompt medical attention. One cannot overemphasize the importance of seeking prompt medical attention in the presence of symptoms that suggest a heart attack. Early diagnosis and treatment saves lives, and delays in reaching medical assistance can be fatal. A delay in treatment can lead to permanently reduced function of the heart due to more extensive damage to the heart muscle. Death also may occur as a result of the sudden onset of arrhythmias such as ventricular fibrillation.

What should you do if you experience these symptoms? Doctors agree that if you’re in doubt, get checked out anyway. Even if you’re not sure if something is really wrong, you should call 9-1-1 if you experience heart attack symptoms. Prompt administration of drugs can help restore circulation to the heart and increase your chances of survival.

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In the past 15 years, the incidences of Heart attach in people in the age group of 25 to 40 has gone up three times !

Yes, your symptoms are serious. Apart from all the reasons others answers give to the cause of heart attack, do the following tests that are relatively non-invasive... a 2D color dopplar cardio scan.... and HDL/LDL count check up, Homocystine count check and you will know the tendency of your body being prone to heart attack.

Stress and incorrect life style are the main reasons of your symptoms and you need to lower the oxidative stress in your system pronto. If there is family history, you better take corrective action.

If all investigations come normal or border on normal ranges, then take preventive action. You cannot be too careful.

A holistic approach is adviced...........

Proper diet, foods that will naturally burn the bad fatty out of you, foods that will reduce the acidic tendency in the blood (free radicals and oxidative stress), foods that will disolve the block forming tendencies.

Shedding weight is important, but lifestyle management is more important. Quit smoking.... biggest threat; reduce to give up alcohol and quit meats... untill the matters are under control.

Foodss to eat for sure are as following:
pomegranate - 4 per week at least.
White sweet gourd - a veggy guranteed to reduce the oxidative acids, 250grms raw or lightkly cooked. Juice - glass ful daily is best.
flaxseed or linseed oil or seeds - (same thing) to balance the LDL/HDL
green herbal tea to purify the blood.

Most important, meditate to relax the body and mind. Yu will be amazed to see the results with sincere meditation .
We recommend an ayurvedic formulation Suved... see more info on the website:
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mostly... do not ignore, but dont panic either, age is on your side and irrespective of the level of trouble, you have a good chance to bounce back to healthy normal.

Answer 5

Heart pains usually start as squeezing pain/tightness of the chest that radiates to the left arm, most commonly related to physical effort or emotional stress. This pain typically lasts for a few minutes, and is untolerable. What you are describing is probably not serious. However, there are some predisposing factors that should warrant a more thorough check up:
1- Mental and emotional stress.
2- Sedentary life style (no physical exercise).
3- Obesity (especially truncal type, i.e. around the belly).
4- Hypercholestrolemia.
5- Diabetes.
6- Hypertension.

Answer 6

Chest pain with tightness, pressure or squeezing. Pain radiates most often from the LEFT arm ,but may also radiate from the right arm ,neck , back or epigastrium ( sternum to belly button). Shortness of breath (dyspnea) occurs when the damage to the heart limits the output of the left ventricle, causing left ventricular failure and consequent pulmonary edema. Other symptoms include diaphoresis (an excessive form of sweating), weakness, light-headedness, nausea, vomiting, and palpitations. Loss of consciousness and even sudden death can occur.

some of these symtoms can get worse what you need to do is see a doctor for sure

Answer 7

The most common symptom of a heart attack, heart attack victims may experience a diversity of symptoms that include:

pain, fullness, and/or squeezing sensation of the chest;
jaw pain, toothache, headache;
shortness of breath;
nausea, vomiting, and/or general epigastric (upper middle abdomen) discomfort;
sweating;
heartburn and/or indigestion;
arm pain (more commonly the left arm, but may be either arm);
upper back pain;
general malaise (vague feeling of illness); and
no symptoms (approximately one quarter of all heart attacks are silent, without chest pain or new symptoms and silent heart attacks are especially common among patients with diabetes mellitus).

Answer 8

Tension or stress can cause all kinds of problems. Exercise reduces stress. If you don't want to see a doctor yet, I would try working out. Get away from whatever is stressing you if possible. 25 is young for a heart attack, but if you are out of shape, don't eat right, and/or take drugs like cocaine, then heart attack is possible. I have known people in their twenties who have had bypass surgery. So do this.
Eat fruits and vegetables for most of your food.
cut back on meat, processed food, and butter and egg yolks.
read all food labels. avoid anything with cholesterol.
Exercise every day for at least half an hour. Don't pick just one thing. mix it up so you don't get bored. I like martial arts, cycling, weight lifting and swimming. In martial arts you are always learning new techniques and forms. In cycling you can vary your route. In weight lifting you can mix up your routine. And swimming I like to do while vacationing.
Don't smoke.
Keep your body clean and strong and you will be able to handle stress much better.

Answer 9

Heart Attack Red Flags:

1. Extreme fatigue In the days or even weeks before a heart attack, more than 70% of women experience debilitating, flulike exhaustion. You may suddenly feel too tired to cook dinner or lift your laptop.
2. Mild pain Rather than the elephant on the chest, women may feel less severe pain?and not always in the region of the heart. Pressure or achiness can occur in the breastbone, upper back, shoulders, neck, or jaw.
3. Profuse sweating You may find yourself suddenly drenched in perspiration for no apparent reason, or your face may be pale or ashen.
4. Nausea or dizziness Prior to a heart attack, women often have indigestion or even vomit. You may also feel like you're about to pass out.
5. Breathlessness Almost 58% of women report panting or inability to carry on a conversation because they couldn't catch their breath.
6. Sleeplessness Nearly half of women have trouble falling asleep or wake up during the night in the weeks before a coronary.
7. Anxiety "Many women experience a sense of impending doom or fear before a heart attack," says Dr. Legato, though experts don't necessarily understand why. Nonetheless, it's real and it matters. "That's your body telling you to pay attention. Trust those instincts," she advises.

Answer 10

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