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Heart Attack risk assessment for me?

Do i have a risk of having a heart attack?

  • Sometimes i worry about having a heart attack. When i wake up and start walking i notice my heart beating fast. I get chest pains sometimes during the day and sometimes a heart palpitation.I often have head pressure/dizziness/hot flashes/nausea/left arm pain/tight troat etc. I think it might just be anxiety because i experience lots of anxiety symptoms. Im a 21 year old male and i used to work out alot so i'm in pretty good shape. I have only smoked like 10 packs of cigarettes in my life. Hardly done any drugs exept for some weed/alchohol every now and then. I had ECG done 4 times and doctors always said there was nothing wrong. Had 3 doctors listen to my heart and lungs, had blood test 3 times and X-ray of my chest twice. All were fine and doctors couldn't find anything. All these tests happened in the last 2 months because i went to the hospital. The chest pains im most worried about i get them most days... should i be worried about having a heart attack or is it just anxiety?

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    What you are describing are common symptoms of panic attacks. It is common during a panic attack to believe that you are in danger of having a heart attack, in fact there are many visits to emergency rooms due to the occurrence of panic attacks. It is not likely that you are in danger of having a heart attack during such an episode. However, if you are experiencing chest pains, a pain in your left arm you should get to the emergency room just to be sure.

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Most likely anxiety, did they give you something at the hospital? Maybe atavan? One thing, next doctor visit, ask to do a stress test, during that you will be monitored and IF you do have any heart anomaly, they'll likely find it.

Swami_Rick

I was a heavy binge drinker (alcoholic) for many years and in recovery from a binge my blood pressure would be as high as 192 over 106 and pulse about 95 or something. I am 64 now still quite healthy and don't drink much anymore -but (depending on genetics) my point is that your heart is a pretty tough piece of muscle and can take a lot of punishment. You could do some research to find out what foods and stuff is extra beneficial for your heart. You'll probably be ok in a while; you might benefit more by seeing a counsellor than a doctor.

kakskee

You're young and you've seen doctors and have had tests done, you're in good shape and are doing good by mostly staying away from the drugs and alcohol. I think you have less to worry about than most, heart attack wise. Maybe you need to see a different kind of doctor, that's a lot of symtoms and I would think that one of those experts would have given you a better answer.

megcham

also this moring about 2 hours after i woke up i felt sooo spaced out. My head felt cloudy, foggy it felt like i was still dreaming or somethin and everything felt a bit surreal. Anyone else get this?anxiety?

Onelove123

Thanks for awnsers, Does anyone know if left arm pain can be from anxiety? If i'm 21 and ECG's/blood/Xray are good chance on heart disease is very low?

Onelove123

A few hours ago i was on my computer and suddenly my shoulders started to hurt and my troat felt a little tight. A few minutes later i had sudden nausea, hot flash, dizziness, sweating, fast heartbeat and pains. I had to lay down and 15 minutes later i felt better. Is that a anxiety attack or something :S:S?

Onelove123

thanks megcham and kakskee for helpfull awnsers

Onelove123

You sound like you're in pretty bad shape and have heart problems. If you're 21 you've never seen a doctor because you wouldn't have those symptoms and not have seen a doctor.

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