Question 1

bad bowels since having a heart attack and am on meds?

Accepted Answer

Probably the meds: Beta blockers (atenolol, metoprolol, etc) are commonly used after a heart attack to control the strength and speed of contraction.  Unfortunately these medications can also wreck havoc with the bowels.  Ask you doctor about switching to a beta blocker that is more specific to the heart - like coreg (carvedilol).

Question 2

what's the likely good of me having a heart attack at 17?

Accepted Answer

Very unlikely: There are some unusual heart problems that can cause heart attacks in young people, like hypertrophic  cardiomyopathy, but quite uncommon.

Question 3

what are the risk factors for having a heart attack / stroke?

Accepted Answer

Risk factors: family history, high blood pressure, diabetes, elevated lipids,

Question 4

is it possible to stress yourself into having a heart attack?

Accepted Answer

Depends: If you're young and healthy, no. If you aren't known to have coronary artery disease, probably no. If you do have coronary disease, possibly.  If you have advanced or unstable coronary disease, yes, for sure. That's why people of coronary prone age who wish to undertake an exercise program are advised having a stress test first.

Question 5

what is the probablity of a 21 year old having a heart attack?

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Heart attack: The incidence of heart attack in 21 year olds is low. If there are metabolic or congenital reasons which raise the probability for an individual, it is certainly possible for a 21 year old to have a myocardial infarction.

Question 6

what is an possibility of an 18 year old having a heart attack?

Accepted Answer

Heart: Generally low. However, there are risk factors that can lead to an heart attack 1. Family history of heart attack before the age of 40 yrs 2. High cholesterol and triglyceride levels familial 3. Coccaine and heroin abuse 4. Sickle cell disorders etc. Please consult your primary care now that this thought has come to your mind.

Question 7

would i be able to tell if i was having a heart attack vs anxiety?

Accepted Answer

Can be the same: Many times, an anxiety attack can feel like a heart attack: chest pain/pressure, difficulty breathing, a "sense of doom." if you get these symptoms, you should definitely seek medical attention.

Question 8

how do you know if you are having a heart attack or it's "angina" ?

Accepted Answer

EKG, Cardiac Markers: There is no foolproof way to tell the difference without er/hospital studies - generally if one has a history of angina and it isn't resolving with rest or nitrates or has a different character (more intense or with accomp. Pain elsewhere or nausea/sweating)  -- it may be a heart attack and he/she should get to the er right away.  New chest pain should always be eval'd right away. Time is tissue!

Question 9

what is the likelihood of a 23 year old girl having a heart attack?

Accepted Answer

Small: It is very unusual for people under 40 to have significant atherosclerotic disease. Young diabetics are sometimes seen below 40 with heart attacks.

Question 10

what is the probablity of a 14 year old male having a heart attack?

Accepted Answer

Chances of MI: If by heart attack you mean myocardial infarction (dead heart muscle caused by blocked coronary artery), then the chances are quite low at that age in the absence of congenital heart disease or a metabolic disorder.

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