how do you know if your haveing a heart atack even a really mild 1?

Question

dont u mean an ecg

im uk we have e c g

woah it dont look good I may go to the dr's on monday

Answer 1

A blockage in the heart's arteries may reduce or completely cut off the blood supply to a portion of the heart. This can cause a blood clot to form and totally stop blood flow in a coronary artery, resulting in a heart attack (also called an acute myocardial infarction or MI).

Irreversible injury to the heart muscle usually occurs if medical help is not received promptly. Unfortunately, it is common for people to dismiss heart attack symptoms.

The American Heart Association and other medical experts say the body likely will send one or more of these warning signals of a heart attack:

-Uncomfortable pressure, fullness, squeezing or pain in the center of the chest lasting more than a few minutes.
-Pain spreading to the shoulders, neck or arms. The pain may be mild to intense. It may feel like pressure, tightness, burning, or heavy weight. It may be located in the chest, upper abdomen, neck, jaw, or inside the arms or shoulders.
-Chest discomfort with lightheadedness, fainting, sweating, nausea or shortness of breath.
-Anxiety, nervousness and/or cold, sweaty skin.
-Paleness or pallor.
-Increased or irregular heart rate.
-Feeling of impending doom.

Not all of these signs occur in every attack. Sometimes they go away and return. If some occur, get help fast. IF YOU NOTICE ONE OR MORE OF THESE SIGNS IN YOURSELF OR OTHERS, DON'T WAIT. CALL EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES (9-1-1) RIGHT AWAY! In the event of cardiopulmonary arrest (no breathing or pulse), call 9-1-1 and begin cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) immediately.

The actual diagnosis of a heart attack must be made by a doctor who has studied the results of several tests. The doctor may:

-Review the patient's complete medical history.
-Give a physical examination.
-Use an electrocardiogram (or EKG) to discover any abnormalities caused by damage to the heart.
-Use a blood test to detect abnormal levels of certain enzymes in the bloodstream.

Answer 2

I had a mild Heart Attack on 11Th August 07, I was at my grandsons 7TH B/day party and as I am diabetic I had to have some food, I had pie and pastry sometimes gives me indigestion. On the way home on the bus I had pain in my left arm thought this was because I had been holding the camera, I also felt sick and had a tight mild pain in the centre of my chest, I thought this was indigestion, I also felt cold yet I was clammy. I got home and felt OK but tired, so went to bed, on Tuesday 14Th I had to go to doc's so I told her about the pain etc, she emailed hospital, then told me I would be sent an appointment for this week for ECG, I got home and hospital rang for me to come down now, I went and was there for hours, I was given, ECG, resting EKG and treadmill EKG, I was told I had had a mild heart attack but things was now back to normal, I was given some spray Nitrolgly...something and told to take it with me everywhere, I have also got to go and have an angiogram and other stuff done this will take all day maybe 2 days this is to see what damage has been done if any.
I was also told that as I am Diabetic I might not feel any pain next time.
I did not think this pain I had was a Heart Attack and it makes you worry a bit, but I wont mess about next time.

Answer 3

Heart Attacks have certain symptoms, but you need not have any, but could have a heart attack. There is pain, left chest, radiating to arm, jaw, neck. Could be upper abdominal pain. Could be right chest pain. Associated symptoms include Shortness of Breath, Nausea/Vomiting, sweaty (Diaphoresis). A better question is...what risk factors do you have? Male, older-age, high BP, high Cholesterol, Family History of heart disease (especially under 50 yo), previous Heart Atack, diabetes. All risk factors. Diabetics typically have "Silent" MI's (Heart Attacks). If you have multiple risk facotrs, and symptoms, you could be having a heart attack. Rule of thumb...think out loud...tell someone and get to the hospital...the ER mantra is "Time is muscle" meaning waiting is bad for your heart. A heart attack that requires a "clot-busting" drug to be used needs to be treated within 6 hours, within 3 hours is better. Thing is, someone can have all the symptoms and mild MI, and someone else no symptoms or mild symptoms, and massive MI. You just never know.

Answer 4

You don't actually and many people do have heart attacks albeit mild ones and they don't even know. My advice is if you think you are having chest problems go to the hospital and get yourself checked out. An ECG will find out if there are any abnormalities. A quick fix if you have sever pain is to have an apirin so long as you're not allergic to them. But thats what i would do and therefore i would seek advice if taking an aspirin is ok for you to take.

Answer 5

Heart attack symptoms vary widely. The symptoms you experience may be different from those experienced by a relative or neighbor. For instance, you may have only minor chest pain while someone else has excruciating pain. In addition, women often have different heart attack symptoms than do men.

One thing applies to everyone, though: If you suspect you're having a heart attack, call for emergency medical help immediately. Don't waste time trying to diagnose the symptoms yourself.

Typical heart attack symptoms
Symptom Description
Chest discomfort or pain This discomfort or pain can feel like a tight ache, pressure, fullness or squeezing in the center of your chest lasting more than a few minutes. This discomfort may come and go.
Upper body pain Pain or discomfort may spread beyond your chest to your shoulders, arms, back, neck, teeth or jaw. You may have upper body pain with no chest discomfort.
Stomach pain Pain may extend downward into your abdominal area and may feel like heartburn.
Shortness of breath You may pant for breath or try to take in deep breaths. This often occurs before you develop chest discomfort.
Anxiety You may feel a sense of doom or feel as if you're having a panic attack for no apparent reason.
Lightheadedness You may feel dizzy or feel like you might pass out.
Sweating You may suddenly break into a sweat with cold, clammy skin.
Nausea and vomiting You may feel sick to your stomach or vomit.

Answer 6

There are many different signs but these are the most common, if you have any of these symptoms see a doctor or call 911 right away

Chest discomfort. Most heart attacks involve discomfort in the center of the chest that lasts more than a few minutes, or that goes away and comes back. It can feel like uncomfortable pressure, squeezing, fullness or pain.
* Discomfort in other areas of the upper body. Symptoms can include pain or discomfort in one or both arms, the back, neck, jaw or stomach.
* Shortness of breath with or without chest discomfort.
* Other signs may include breaking out in a cold sweat, nausea or lightheadedness

Answer 7

In my case, I got up at 5: am as usual , had my two cups of espresso and 5 cigarettes, got in my car, drove to work. I started sweating,felt dizzy, had a pain in my chest like indigestion, had a pain up and down my arms,told everyone I didn't feel too good and drove home. My wife took one look and rang 999, they came and took me to hospital.This is evidently what is known as "the golden hour" if they get you within 60 mins. of a heart attack, you have a 90% chance of survival. Sorry to go on like this, but, at the least suspicion, ring emergency services, 10 years later, I'm still here, though somewhat knackered.

Answer 8

If you suspect a heart attack go to the ER right away. Symptoms vary a bit but some signs are: crushing pain in center of your chest which can radiate to the arms, jaw and upper abdomen. The pain will come and go.
Dizziness, shortness of breath, sweating and nausea are other signs.

Answer 9

You go to the hospital.

Pain or pressure in either arm, the chest, back, neck or jaw. Sweating, nausea, anxiety, increased breathing and pulse, pale or flushed skin. These are all heart attack signs.

They are also anxiety signs.

Are you experience these symptoms???

Don't sit here and quibble with us. Call it in!!!

If you have any doubt, call it in and let the local medics check you out. Now! It's the safest thing to do.


TIME IS HEART TISSUE> MONDAY WON'T HELP MUCH- GO TO THE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT NOW!

Answer 10

IF we tell you, please don't imagine you are having one.

Heart attacks are usually very painful, though by no means always. Many patients said they felt no pain at all. The patient often has beads of sweat form on the skin, looking like condensation, and may have pain, possibly in the arms, but also in the chest.