Question 1

can heart attack symptoms last for few days before it is known?

Accepted Answer

How it is: Please stop pre-judging the symptoms and diagnosing them and tell us specifically what you are feeling and experiencing. Let the medical experts give valid answers about your specific experience. Do not pre-diagnose yourself.

Question 2

for the last 4 days my left arm has felt kind of tingly and when i get the chills its only my left side. my leg kind of feels the same. i have a panic disorder which is making it worse. can a heart attack last days with that symptom?

Accepted Answer

Highly unlikely...: With a history of Panic Disorder the tingly symptoms could be associated. However,  it is highly unlikely that one is having a heart attack. Best to see PCP for a good medical Evaluation and management and talk with the Psychologist/ Psychiatrist to sort out other issues. At 28 y/o there is so much life to live that Panic Attacks should not get on One's way.

Question 3

my husband tested positive fir covid last friday we are in self isolation . symptoms developed 12 days ago. he is type 2 diabetic. he had a mild heart attack in the past 6 years ago. he has hives is that a distress sign on chest ?

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Not sign distress: His hives are not likely a sign of distress, but a sign that his immune system has recognized a foreigner in his body and is trying to mount a response to the new intruder. This is actually a good sign his body is responding. Treat hives with diphenhydramine and monitor closely for any signs of respiratory issues or of swelling in/around mouth and throat.

Question 4

for what length of time can heart attack symptoms last?

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Seconds to hours: Usually pretty quick to declare although some are staggering, stuttering in occurrence.

Question 5

for what length of time do heart attack symptoms last before the actual heart attack?

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Heart attack : When you feel the symptoms the problem is already evolving.

Question 6

how long can symptoms of a heart attack last?

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Until cured: Chest pain more than 20 minutes can represent a heart attack. As long as the pain continues, ongoing or worsening heart damage occurs. With treatment it should be possible to eliminate the pain within less than an hour, and prevent damage or stop any further damage.

Question 7

how long could impending doom symptom last before heart attack?

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Briefly: It is in evolution when that symptom  comes along.
Pallor, pain, diaphoresis, feel really bad!

Question 8

what are the sure symptoms of heart attack? how long does it last for??????

Accepted Answer

Heart attack: Typically  some form of chest discomfort often accompanied by breathlessness,sweat,nausea,palpitations,a sense of impending doom ,anxiety,with radiation of discomfort to various areas in the SVC distribution;BUT some or all of these may or may not be present in the majority of presentations. A large minority up to 20=40% present with very atypical symptoms inc. painless

Question 9

last night i had the obvious classic symptoms of heart attack i slept t off but when i wake up i was weak and n sleepy is it gone ?

Accepted Answer

Heart Attack: If indeed you had had a "heart attack" you would be strongly advised to go to the ER immediately.

Question 10

woke up with dull pain in upper back(no specific spot) and  some reflux that both have lasted all day.  common heart attack symptom? or my anxiety?

Accepted Answer

Probably not: more likely your symptoms are GI or musculoskeletal in nature, if going by the odds. Why? Because of the description of your symptoms, your young age, and your gender. Statistically speaking it's unlikely to be a heart attack. Nonetheless, if symptoms persist then a good idea to go get checked out

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Can heart attack symptoms last for few days before it is known?

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For the last 4 days my left arm has felt kind of tingly and when i get the chills its only my left side. my leg kind of feels the same. i have a panic disorder which is making it worse. can a heart attack last days with that symptom?

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My husband tested positive fir covid last friday we are in self isolation . symptoms developed 12 days ago. he is type 2 diabetic. he had a mild heart attack in the past 6 years ago. he has hives is that a distress sign on chest ?

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For what length of time can heart attack symptoms last?

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For what length of time do heart attack symptoms last before the actual heart attack?

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How long can symptoms of a heart attack last?

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How long could impending doom symptom last before heart attack?

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What are the sure symptoms of heart attack? how long does it last for??????

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Last night i had the obvious classic symptoms of heart attack i slept t off but when i wake up i was weak and n sleepy is it gone ?

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Woke up with dull pain in upper back(no specific spot) and some reflux that both have lasted all day. common heart attack symptom? or my anxiety?

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