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Question: what exactly are heartattack symptoms been having what feels like heartattack for about 4 days heart rate will be fast bp is normal I have had 2 ekgs about 6 months ago I do have acute heartburn Feels like my heart is skiping to
Brief Answer:
pain and nausea mostly
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
the symptoms depend but most patients feel pain which can be of variable quality (variable between patients), nausea and perhaps vomiting. Other symptoms that may occur include palpitations, sweating, fainting, etc.
Your symptoms require a new ECG right now, since this symptom could be an arrhythmia and there is no other way to really find out. Heartburn more often occurs in gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Your age is also against a heart attack unless you've got a really serious family history of early heart disease or familial cholesterol disorders.
I hope it helps!
Please contact me again, if you'd like any clarification or further information.
Kind Regards!
pain and nausea mostly
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
the symptoms depend but most patients feel pain which can be of variable quality (variable between patients), nausea and perhaps vomiting. Other symptoms that may occur include palpitations, sweating, fainting, etc.
Your symptoms require a new ECG right now, since this symptom could be an arrhythmia and there is no other way to really find out. Heartburn more often occurs in gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Your age is also against a heart attack unless you've got a really serious family history of early heart disease or familial cholesterol disorders.
I hope it helps!
Please contact me again, if you'd like any clarification or further information.
Kind Regards!
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
been lightheaded and feels like my heart is fluttering while I work not at rest left arm and shoulder pain heart rate has been elevated at times bp is normal had two ekg done couple months back they were perfect I have acute heartburn and I do have panic attacks just when all this starts cause I believe I'm going to have a heart attack
Brief Answer:
could be just anxiety
Detailed Answer:
The symptoms you're describing do fit a panic attack caused by anxiety. Acute heartburn can be caused by GERD and is not commonly encountered in heart attacks (although it may). The past ECGs do not ensure that your heart is OK now. A new ECG is required and depending on the findings and the rest of your medical history, enzyme assays might be required too.
Since you do have a history of panic attacks, it could be another one of those. But before attributing anything to panic attacks, organic causes will have to be excluded first.
Kind Regards!
could be just anxiety
Detailed Answer:
The symptoms you're describing do fit a panic attack caused by anxiety. Acute heartburn can be caused by GERD and is not commonly encountered in heart attacks (although it may). The past ECGs do not ensure that your heart is OK now. A new ECG is required and depending on the findings and the rest of your medical history, enzyme assays might be required too.
Since you do have a history of panic attacks, it could be another one of those. But before attributing anything to panic attacks, organic causes will have to be excluded first.
Kind Regards!
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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