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Can Laying Down And Sitting Slightly Bent Forward Help In Avoiding Heart Attack?
Question: I was to have my answer already but don't see it. If you are having heart attack symptoms while laying down can they be relieved by sitting slightly bent foward
Brief Answer:
Considerations
Detailed Answer:
hello and thank you for sending the question. If someone is having symptoms of a true heart attack then general change in position does not generally lead to improvement of symptoms.
if someone is having discomfort which is relieved by changing position this may indicate a musculoskeletal problem.
also if someone has a condition called pericarditis this can be improved by leaning forward. Pericarditis is an inflammation of the soft sack which surrounds the heart.
thank you again for sending your question.
Sincerely,
Dr. Galamaga
Considerations
Detailed Answer:
hello and thank you for sending the question. If someone is having symptoms of a true heart attack then general change in position does not generally lead to improvement of symptoms.
if someone is having discomfort which is relieved by changing position this may indicate a musculoskeletal problem.
also if someone has a condition called pericarditis this can be improved by leaning forward. Pericarditis is an inflammation of the soft sack which surrounds the heart.
thank you again for sending your question.
Sincerely,
Dr. Galamaga
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