Question 1

is there any way to tell if someone died of a heart attack without an autopsy?

Accepted Answer

Hx & risk ( ): People who die with a hand or clenching fist in their chest when they collapse, or if they had history of coronary disease ( had previous heart attacks, stents or cabgs or had recent angina attacks ). If they die while sleeping overnight and have the previous history. Unless they have signs of stroke (paralysis or severe weakness of one leg, arm or face associated to abnormal speech) we assume it.

Question 2

i read an article where a 26-year-old man died of a heart attack due to lack of physical activity following a 7-day gaming binge. can lack of physical activity really cause a heart attack?

Accepted Answer

: Not everything you read is true. There might have been other reasons involved. While anything is possible in life, lack of physical activity alone does not cause heart attacks.

Question 3

i have sporatic heart area pain, tightness during stressful situations and as i am engaged in sex for the past 3 weeks. i am 58 years old, my brother at 57 just died of a heart attack, mio-infarction and my father died of a massive stroke 5 years ago.

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Hello. : Hello. Chest pain and tightness can occur as a physiologic response to anxiety. However with your strong family history, it would be worth it to have a comprehensive evaluation to include an ekg and blood work, if you haven't done so. Take care.

Question 4

what are my dad's risks if his mother died of a heart attack at 39 (his age now) and he has extremely low cholesterol (74:42) and high bp?

Accepted Answer

Hard to say: When there is heart disease at an early age that does tend to increase the risk of  heart disease  in offspring.  That is a risk factor that you cannot modify but to work on the ones you can.  This is something you can discuss with your doctor,

Question 5

family history father had stroke then a heart attack, brother died of a heart valve issue, mom died of a blood clot to the lung, having chest pain and pressure with heart palpatations i have history of asd repair and tricuspid regurgitation

Accepted Answer

Anyone with a : History of heart surgery & symptoms like yours needs further evaluation.  Please see your cardiologist.

Question 6

someone i know in his 40s died suddenly & unexpectedly of a heart attack.   i'm scared.  are these incidences really rare in healthy people?

Accepted Answer

These incidents are: very rare in "healthy" individuals. Unfortunately you need a good definition of healthy. EKG normal, heart pumping function normal, non smoker, exercise. etc. Discuss with your health care provider since he/she knows your health history and risk factors.

Question 7

i know someone who died of ischemia. what caused the sudden heart attack?

Accepted Answer

Hard to say: Ischemia means a lack of oxygen to the tissues.  This is usually caused by a blockage in the supplying artery.  Blockages are most often caused by atherosclerosis which is a slowly progressive disease.  Sometimes the plaque (diseased part) can break off and suddenly occlude the vessel. Also the disease can cause symptoms which are ignored until it is too late.

Question 8

friend died suddenly at age 42 from heart attack. i have high cholesterol and am worried. how can young people just have heart attacks and what risks?

Accepted Answer

Heart attack : Every persons risk for heart attack is different . Doctor can do cardiovascular risk assessment and identify if anything can be done to reduce risk . Some are modifiable and non modifiable risk factors for heart attack . Please see your doctor.

Question 9

what are signs (weeks before) that you are gonna have a heart attack if any? have a relative who had a massive heart attack and died and someone closer to him said he was feeling not well 2 weeks before. is that possible? he was 50 years old?

Accepted Answer

: So sorry for your loss! Sometimes a massive heart attack can occur with no warning signs. The vague feeling of “not feeling well” may not have been related to his heart at all-it’s not possible to know for sure if it was related or not. The best way to avoid a heart attack is to be under a doctor’s care-keep blood pressure and weight controlled, exercise, avoid smoking, etc. So sorry for your loss

Question 10

what is my risk of a heart attack? my father died suddenly and i am anxious this will happen at any moment.

Accepted Answer

Heart risk: There are risks that can lead to heart disease, and there are non-invasive medical tests that can help you determine what your current status is. Risk factors: smoking, diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, obesity, and family history of heart disease at an early age. Screening tests: blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar, body mass index, ecg. Coronary ct scan can identify plaque in artery.

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Is there any way to tell if someone died of a heart attack without an autopsy

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I read an article where a 26-year-old man died of a heart attack due to lack of physical activity following a 7-day gaming binge. can lack of physical activity really cause a heart attack?

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I have sporatic heart area pain, tightness during stressful situations and as i am engaged in sex for the past 3 weeks. i am 58 years old, my brother at 57 just died of a heart attack, mio-infarction and my father died of a massive stroke 5 years ago.

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What are my dad's risks if his mother died of a heart attack at 39 (his age now) and he has extremely low cholesterol (74:42) and high bp?

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Family history father had stroke then a heart attack, brother died of a heart valve issue, mom died of a blood clot to the lung, having chest pain and pressure with heart palpatations i have history of asd repair and tricuspid regurgitation

A member asked:

Someone i know in his 40s died suddenly & unexpectedly of a heart attack. i'm scared. are these incidences really rare in healthy people?

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I know someone who died of ischemia. what caused the sudden heart attack?

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Friend died suddenly at age 42 from heart attack. i have high cholesterol and am worried. how can young people just have heart attacks and what risks?

A member asked:

What are signs (weeks before) that you are gonna have a heart attack if any? have a relative who had a massive heart attack and died and someone closer to him said he was feeling not well 2 weeks before. is that possible? he was 50 years old?

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What is my risk of a heart attack? my father died suddenly and i am anxious this will happen at any moment.

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