Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Could Feeling Of Tightness In The Chest And Dizziness Be Anxiety Attack In A Patient With Heart Disease?

I experienced tightness of chest weakness and dizziness in the shower. I have a history of anorexia and heart disease with two known minor heart attacks with damage to my left ventricle... so it freaks me out everytime I experience anything different regarding my heart. I have a lot of anxiety that builds up could this be an anxiety attack?
Thu, 2 Jan 2014
Report Abuse
Cardiologist,  's  Response
Dear friend,
Welcome to Health Care Magic

It could be but…

Any tightness at this setting / age should be investigated as HEART PAIN – UNLESS PROVED OTHERWISE – In suspected heart attack, TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE – if detected early, an attack may even be aborted / the amount of damage and complications can be reduced remarkably. The most important time is the first few hours. You SHOULD SEE YOUR DOCTOR AS SOON AS POSSIBLE... Better be safe than sorry - treated if a problem is found / Happy, if it turns out otherwise

Good luck
Take care     
Wishing all well
God bless
I find this answer helpful

1 Doctor agrees with this answer

Note: For further queries related to coronary artery disease and prevention, click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Recent questions on Anxiety


Loading Online Doctors....
Could Feeling Of Tightness In The Chest And Dizziness Be Anxiety Attack In A Patient With Heart Disease?

Dear friend, Welcome to Health Care Magic It could be but… Any tightness at this setting / age should be investigated as HEART PAIN – UNLESS PROVED OTHERWISE – In suspected heart attack, TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE – if detected early, an attack may even be aborted / the amount of damage and complications can be reduced remarkably. The most important time is the first few hours. You SHOULD SEE YOUR DOCTOR AS SOON AS POSSIBLE... Better be safe than sorry - treated if a problem is found / Happy, if it turns out otherwise Good luck Take care Wishing all well God bless