Question 1

i have a fear of heart attack.. got all the checkups done and all are negative. no family hisotry.can u ensure tht excercise would keep me away frm it?

Accepted Answer

Unreasonable.: Fear is unfounded.  Risk of heart disease within next 10 years is extremely low.  Risk of dying or being injured from accidents, alcohol, or recreational activities is far greater. Reasons for misperception of risk are complex and should be explored with someone who can help you work through it.  Regular exercise reduces risk, but since initial risk is very low there will be little net benefit.

Question 2

is there anything available to increase testosterone without fear of heart attack stroke or heart disease and does chyron inhibit aromatase?

Accepted Answer

Med available: aromatase inhibitors are not used to increase testosterone levels but are employed in breast Ca as inhibitros similar to teamoxifen.
A number of testosterone preparations are available mostly to enhance muscle replacement in those with low testosterone.  Testim is a gel that is applied to the shoulders and upper chest tiw and helps elevate hormone level with affecting cardiac status.

Question 3

ok so i can stop the low dose  aspirin without fear of heart attack or stroke? initially i was given aspirin because blood preasure was elevated 135/8

Accepted Answer

Asa: this question is best directed to your doctor who has the most information about you and your risk factors

Question 4

fear of heart attack - tight chest feel like can't breath, tired, agitated?

Accepted Answer

Go to ER!!!!: See your doctor immediately. Although your symptoms maybe be minor there is no way to tell without a full medical evaluation.

Question 5

what would cause tingling in left thumb and index finger while on a brisk walk? constant fear of heart attack.  could this signal heart problems?

Accepted Answer

Highly unlikely: Your symptoms are atypical for coronary artery spasm or other forms of heart disease &i suspect the reason you are concerned is because it is on your left side which is where everyone focuses attention when it involves the heart. However, if you are worried or if there is a family history of heart disease then, your best bet is to ask your doctor for an opinion and an examination.

Question 6

35 male indian, er thrice ekg fine, echo and stress fine. normal cholestrol. what can cause chest pain? endoscopy fine too. fear of heart attack!!

Accepted Answer

Anxiety: There are several reasons for non cardiac chest pain including muscle skeletal pain , esophageal spam, and anxiety. At your age, having heart disease is very unlikely but if you have strong familiy history of heart disease and you want to be 100% sure, you could have a cardiac CT.

Question 7

37 m with normal echo stress chol and bp. no fam his or smoke. fear of heart attack scarin me. mild chest pain sob doc says acid reflux. hate my life!

Accepted Answer

The true statement: of greatest concern is "Hate my life!" You are at relatively low risk without significant risks other than being male. Symptoms are unlikely to be cardiac and it sounds like you have been evaluated. Find a counselor to deal with the real problem not the somatized cardiac symptoms. Your heart is broken but it is not diseased. Get help. Counseling does not mean you are crazy. Love your life again.

Question 8

what to do if there's constant fear of having a heart attack?

Accepted Answer

Fear of Heart Attack: It is true that more men and women die of a heart attack than anything else.  It isn't generally at age 35, though.   I'm wondering what your family history is for cardiovascular disease, if you are obese, if you exercise or are sedentary, and what caused you to have this fear.  Without knowing more, I can't say how grounded I think your fear is.

Question 9

how to deal with my fear of having an heart attack please help?

Accepted Answer

Fear of heart attack: My first response is to ask if there is a specific reason you are worried about having a heart attack.   Did someone in your family have an early heart attack?      It is true that more men and women die of a heart attack than anything else.      It is important to know and manage your risk factors.    Avoiding diabetes and metabolic syndrome is critical.  Also, have lab tests for inflammation.

Question 10

struggling with anxiety fast heart rate and high blood almost two years blood pressure ranges from 150-170/100 fear of having a heart attack at 26. what must i do?

Accepted Answer

: Persistent hypertension at a young age merits a careful history, exam and testing to determine the underlying cause of your symptoms and abnormal physical findings.  This merits a visit to your doctor soon.

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I have a fear of heart attack.. got all the checkups done and all are negative. no family hisotry.can u ensure tht excercise would keep me away frm it?

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Is there anything available to increase testosterone without fear of heart attack stroke or heart disease and does chyron inhibit aromatase?

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Ok so i can stop the low dose aspirin without fear of heart attack or stroke? initially i was given aspirin because blood preasure was elevated 135/8

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Fear of heart attack - tight chest feel like can't breath, tired, agitated?

A member asked:

What would cause tingling in left thumb and index finger while on a brisk walk? constant fear of heart attack. could this signal heart problems?

A member asked:

35 male indian, er thrice ekg fine, echo and stress fine. normal cholestrol. what can cause chest pain? endoscopy fine too. fear of heart attack!!

A member asked:

37 m with normal echo stress chol and bp. no fam his or smoke. fear of heart attack scarin me. mild chest pain sob doc says acid reflux. hate my life!

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What to do if there's constant fear of having a heart attack?

A member asked:

How to deal with my fear of having an heart attack please help?

A member asked:

Struggling with anxiety fast heart rate and high blood almost two years blood pressure ranges from 150-170/100 fear of having a heart attack at 26. what must i do?

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