Heart attacks symptoms for women

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Avatar f tn You should consult with a doctor regarding symptoms, as you could be vulnerable for a heart attack..
Avatar n tn t exactly look promising. In carotid arteries they seem to produce more strokes and heart attacks than the usual procedure. So for the time being, I think I would opt for the endarterectomy if I had to give a choice. I know the minimal invasive option always sounds great. I think if you google carotid endarterectomy vs stenting , you will be presented with a lot of information. I think medication will see you through for a long time yet, giving you lots of time to study this.
Avatar m tn I'm not a doctor, but I understand people can be having a heart attack and still have a normal or near normal blood pressure. Heart attacks in women don't always include the same/typical symptoms as they do in men. Also, it's fairly common in women that symptoms of a heart attack come and go--so just because the clear up doesn't mean you're not having a heart attack. Better safe than sorry, right? I would seek medical attention immediately. First, take a 325 mg.
Avatar n tn Heart attacks are very common in women and does not always present with chest pain which is why some women do not even realize they are in danger. Please have her checked out. Keep me posted on how she is doing.
Avatar f tn s health issue, but according to the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, nearly half of the people who die from heart attacks are women. Heart attack symptoms in women usually differ from men's, even though men's symptoms (like chest pain) are often touted as the most common sign of a heart attack.
Avatar f tn doctors think My mom had a mini stroke at age 45, my grandmother on my moms side had diabetes and two heart attacks..last one killed her. My dad had a two heart attacks in his 50's, survived both. all are smokers and obese. My sister had healthy no complications in her pregnancy.
Avatar m tn I am a 48 year old white male, and I have already had a total of 5 heart attacks (all within the last 5 tears). At first my doctoer thought it was due to my low HDL, as it has been lower that 28 for the last 5 years. But after my last attack, about 3 months ago, the doctors are now thinking that my body is trying to reject the 3 stents the have pkaced in me. This last attack was pretty serious, and we are planning to have a defibri;ator implanted later this month.
377012 tn?1283965435 Although anxiety/ panic attacks can be caused for seemingly no reason. You could try and get more tests done on your heart if you are concerned or ask for anxiety meds. I have meds that I take only on a need be basis (for anxiety) Hope this helped a bit.
Avatar n tn I have read an article about women and heart attacks with different unusual pain - the symptoms were described as severe chest pain that radiated up into the jaws. I suffer from spastic esophagus and the pain is severe (excruciating) chest pain that radiates up into the jaws. HOW WILL I BE ABLE TO DETERMINE WHAT IS A HEART ATTACK AND WHAT IS ESOPHAGUS SPASM?
Avatar f tn I have suffered with panic attacks, and they DO COME OUT OF THE BLUE...no warning. You may not feel anxious or stressed, but all your symptoms fit with panic attacks. Most of your symptoms do not even accompany a heart problem. You should lose the extra 50 lbs or you can bet you will be seeing heart problems! This much extra weight is putting a serious strain on your heart, and it can't function under this strain for long.
Avatar n tn No previous health issues (known) does not rule out a past heart attack as some heart attacks are without any symptoms. Worst case scenario. There may not be any treatment available and the condition does not cause symptoms. You should get an explanation for the defect.
Avatar f tn My appetite came back slowly and my racing heart eventually calmed. I still had occasional periods of feeling sad, but for the most part I was getting back to being myself. This past week I got my period and the depression and crying came back full force for the first couple days. That eventually gave way to serious anxiety and multiple panic attacks (which I have never had in my life before). My heart is also racing again. Could I be having a reaction to stopping the birth control?
Avatar f tn Wikipedia lists "panic attacks" under possible symptoms of hypothyroidism. I don't have them, but I do know another hypothyroid person who does. She has also had a lot of depression and mood instability. There was that medical study that concluded that T3 supplementation in addition to standard T4 treatment helped improve mood and mental functioning in hypothyroid patients. Later studies tried to repeat the findings and found no improvement. Hmm...
Avatar f tn The moment I began to accept, my symptoms became less and less important to me...till this day, they still come and go, however, very much unnoticed at times....:) Good Luck Hundin!!!
987762 tn?1671273328 t play around with it and I know MS presents a lot of symptoms but when they are symptoms that resemble a heart attack it is better to be safe than sorry. Don't take chances, go to the er and get the EKG and blood work if not for yourself then for your loved ones who are concerned.
Avatar n tn My questions are, can anxiety / panic attacks cause all of these symptoms and what meds are good to take for daily control w/ the xanax? I have taken Prozac before after the birth of my son because I had PPD and stopped it after awhile. A few years ago I took Effexor becuause my gyn. thought I was depressed after filling out some questionaire. I almost immediately gained 20 lbs. and if I was depressed before that I was then. I weaned myself off and am still trying to lose the weight.
Avatar f tn I have had really bad anxiety and panic attacks for about 16 years now, funny lately the panic attacks seem to be getting less frequent, only happens really bad when I'm standing in line at the bank but nothing new there! But the general day to day anxiety is getting alot worse.
Avatar f tn For heart attacks to be occurring, there should be evidence with a troponin level blood test to confirm this. If his troponin levels are not elevated, then the pain could be related to something else. Do you know what his EF is from an echo scan? This will basically tell you how efficiently his heart is pumping blood.
976897 tn?1379167602 I think this is why so many Doctors dismissed heart problems in women with typical symptoms and some still do. However, it has been realised that since women have taken the roles they have in the work place, heart disease is definitely on the increase for them. It seems the more stressful the job, the worse their condition becomes. Hardly surprising when you think how many look after the children, get them off to school, go to work then get home to feed them etc.
Avatar f tn 4 people that i know of in my family have all passed away from heart attacks. i have had countless EKGs and they have all come back perfect. i get rapid heart beat and sometimes what i describe as my heart skipping a beat all through out my days sometimes. i can bend over to pick something up and ive noticed my heart start to race. ive also noticed that when i am around people fighting or i myself is in a disagreement with someone that my heart rate picks up and pounds inside my chest.
Avatar n tn My question is, now I am experiencing some other things that I have read could be the early warning signs of an impending heart attack in women, they are - spasmodic dry cough (comes out of the blue, sometimes 12 x day, others 2 x day), and I am suffering from very interrupted sleep. I am waking up almost every hour on the hour every night for the past week or so. I also suffer from extreme bouts of fatigue (not always in conjuction with lack of sleep).
Avatar n tn The cardiologist checked me and said that from what he could tell my heart seems fine. But I still am SCARED! Oh, I do have anxiety/panic attacks. Who wouldn't after having thyroid problems for years. This discussion is related to <a href='/posts/show/230593'>Esophagus or Heart Flutter?</a>.
Avatar n tn In coronary MVD, plaque can scatter, spread out evenly, or build up into blockages in the tiny coronary arteries. Spasms (vessel tighting) of the small coronary arteries also can prevent enough oxygen-rich blood from moving through the arteries. This too can cause ischemic heart disease. Symptoms would be angina or no pain with exertion.