Question 1

could you have a normal pulse rate during a heart attack?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely: Some types of heart attacks can actually cause a low pulse rate. It depends on which part of the heart is damaged during the heart attack.

Question 2

if i'm otherwise healthy and bp usually normal at rest, but pulse and bp get very high during anxiety or stress can it cause stroke or heart attack?

Accepted Answer

Good reason for Tx: In an otherwise healthy guy w/out BP problems i think it would be unlikely to result in stroke or heart attack, but not guaranteed, so.... Why not talk to a therapist to discover ways to deal w/ or avoid stress? It can really help. But find one you like and trust. I'd think it may be more helpful than pills in mild or moderate conditions. Meditation is also great to reduce stress. Best!

Question 3

muscular chest pain and pulse variation once in an hour related with heart attack ? pulse during treadmill jumps suddenly to 200 for a while .

Accepted Answer

Chest pain : Chest pain during exertion is often a sign of heart disease. It is not always easy to distinguish muscle pain, chest wall pain, or esophageal pain, from heart pain. The heart rate normally increases during exercise, but a heart rate of 200 (if that's correct) in a 61 year old is almost certainly an abnormal heart rhythm. These boxes are too small for a proper consult; please get one.

Question 4

what is triggering heart rate for a heart attack?

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Heart rate: Does not trigger heart attacks.

Question 5

does a really fast heart rate cause a heart attack?

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No: A fast heart should be investigated. It can be serious and be related to a clot in the lungs, a heart attack, or dehydration.

Question 6

is it possible for symptoms to be heart attack related if my pulse and bp are normal?

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Yes: Absolutely. A heart attack can present with hr and BP changes, but it does not have to be.

Question 7

i'm curious, when a person has a heart attack does their heart rate speed up a great deal?

Accepted Answer

Yes and no: Some persons  have tachycardia, while others have bradycardia
cardiac standstill, and ventricular fibrillation can happen.
It depends on the part of the heart and the amount if heart being threatened.

Question 8

my pulse was at 77 and it shot up to 150 after a cigarette and it wasn't coming down is that normal? i thought i was heart attack bound

Accepted Answer

Nicotine stimulation: Cigarette smoking is a stress on heart and lungs which are acting as a circulation and oxygenation unit for the body.
Nerves are stimulated by the chemicals inhaled and oxygen is deprived with smoke and such response is a heralding sign of early cardiac dysfunction.
Please get a stress test for your heart.

Question 9

i'm 50yr old  i suffer a heart attack last year. my heart rate now is 37% after another stens put in.  i don't want to die. please help

Accepted Answer

See integrative Dr.: I'm not sure what you mean by heart rate 37%. Do you mean ejection fraction?
Preventing and reversing heart disease requires a comprehensive approach of healthy diet, exercise, stress reduction and nutritional and herbal supplements. Stents can help but are a band-aid approach that does not correct the underlying problem. Work with a good integrative Dr.-see http://tinyurl.com/zkr8v2p and comment:

Question 10

my heart rate is 120 but i haven't done anything but shower this morning. even when i sit down it feels fast. i'm only 17 & scared of heart attack?

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Evaluation needed: You should see your primary care. They may want to check your thyroid and your heart. Thanks for trusting HealthTap!

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What is your pulse during a heart attack

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Could you have a normal pulse rate during a heart attack?

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If i'm otherwise healthy and bp usually normal at rest, but pulse and bp get very high during anxiety or stress can it cause stroke or heart attack?

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Muscular chest pain and pulse variation once in an hour related with heart attack ? pulse during treadmill jumps suddenly to 200 for a while .

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What is triggering heart rate for a heart attack?

A member asked:

Does a really fast heart rate cause a heart attack?

A member asked:

Is it possible for symptoms to be heart attack related if my pulse and bp are normal?

A member asked:

I'm curious, when a person has a heart attack does their heart rate speed up a great deal?

A member asked:

My pulse was at 77 and it shot up to 150 after a cigarette and it wasn't coming down is that normal? i thought i was heart attack bound

A member asked:

I'm 50yr old i suffer a heart attack last year. my heart rate now is 37% after another stens put in. i don't want to die. please help

A member asked:

My heart rate is 120 but i haven't done anything but shower this morning. even when i sit down it feels fast. i'm only 17 & scared of heart attack?

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