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What are the most obvious causes of heart attack below age 30.i mean in most cases what is the reason for heart attack. I had one last year i m 28 now.

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Lot of reasons may be sedentary lifestyle,smoking,alchole,etc ...  Read More

Hello, I am a 40 year old working woman. A few days back I had severe chest pain that almost felt like a heart attack. I have worried sick ever since and am always anxious about the next period of chest pain. All of it adds stress to the already stressful life of mine. Can stress cause a heart attack? Please suggest preventive measures.

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Yes stress is an important triggering factor ...  Read More

I am a 56-year-old woman and my blood pressure was very high over the past month and I decided to get myself checked. I was asked to get the results of something called the stress test. I have high-stress levels and I have developed many other problems because of that. But, can a stress test detect the cause of a heart attack? Because I am a heart

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You are right that stress affect your overall health. Mind and body are not separated.They connected each other.So , whenever ur mind is not ok then physical health also hampers and vice versa. Deal w ...  Read More

Hello, I am a 55 year old man. I have just retired because of health issues, heart problems in particular. I have been living a healthy life and these issues came up all of a sudden. I wanted to ask what is heart attack causes and prevention?

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Prevention what we can do is healthy life style, daily 30 min brisk walk,weight reduction,avoiding fatty diet, more of vegetables and fruits, high fibre diet ...  Read More

Hello, I am a 26 year old man and my father is 50 years old. He has always been healthy and never had any bad habits but he had a heart attack last week but is completely safe now. I want to know what causes heart attacks in healthy people?

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Could have genetic predisposition, stress factor or even sometimes no cause could be found ...  Read More

Doctor prescribed ciplar la 20 for 3 months as I have normal sinus tachycardia. But I am scared thinking that If I miss a does will it cause heart attack? Please doctor reply on this

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No. It won't cause. ...  Read More

Hi 30f.Since more than 2 months I have been overthinking and anxiety as I got hyperthyroid and liver issues thinking and go ogling about those day and night since more than 3 months. Since 2 weeks I am getting left hand and chest pain. I am worried as this much stress I will be getting heart attack. What to do. I am very much fearful will I get hea

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ...  Read More

Does panic attack cause heart attack? Because i heard somewhere that extreme anxiety cause heart attack.. when icontrol my fear due to heart attack anxiety which further exacerbate my anxiety

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ...  Read More

Can excess exercise cause heart attack? Recently,I read in newspaper about two cases where one boy who was working out in the gym and died by heart attack. What was the reason of death?

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No ...  Read More

What are the Sudden Causes of Heart Attack at 20 years ?? Is 20 years of age a heart Attack is common with normal Cholesterol and ldl level and normal bp ??

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It's very very uncommon to have Heart attack at 20 years. Mostly birth defects are the reason for cardiac deaths at this age. ...  Read More

My father is 68 and a month back he had 30 days of fasting for Ramadan and after 30 days suddenly he got weakened and got admitted for 3 days and came back normal but within 10 days of his return on 12th April night sudden severe sweat and unable to breath was admitted to ICU.it was told as pulmonary flash edema and heart failure .what can it be an

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Sudden increase in blood pressure lead to the recent episode of heart failure ...  Read More

Is there a test that can predict heart attack or is there a test that can be performed on regular intervals to prevent the progression of heart attack for adults.

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Treadmill test can be done annually CT coronary angiogram once in 5 years ...  Read More

Does extreme panic attack cause cardiac arrest due to surging heart rate and cortisol level. I am anxious about anxiety. This creates a vicious loop in my life avoiding places that previously made me anxious. How to come out of it

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Need few more details for proper understanding of your issue. You can consult with me online on Practo or whatsapp on eight three one eight four six nine eight eight six for proper diagnosis, conclusi ...  Read More

In previous years i suffered from chronic stress and my muscle mass was getting reduced abdomen increased and iam suffered from sleep problems now sleep problems was solved. And i have experieced a mild pain in left back of my chest and sometimes front. Is this related to heart pain.

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It would be better to get ECG and Echocardiography done to understand if there is any cardiac issue ...  Read More

I have been having anxiety attacks and overthinking with which my stress and heart is racing. The petril Md 0.5 is not working. Is there any way to stop all of the the pain? Any other medications?

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You will need anti-anxiety medications if you are not using already, not just petril. Will need detailed history before starting other medications. ...  Read More

I had d n c on 5th November, after that I was on ovral L for last 20 days ..started feeling so fatigue whole body..my both hands so tired feeling for some days while on dose ,,.on 20th day of dose..at night I felt lightheadness ..and like loosing control kind..what was that..chest little discomfort..little hot flas with little sweat...i am having

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Hi.. yes anxiety can present in such a way. However will need further history regarding the same to advise appropriately. Consult online for treatment ...  Read More

Is any sign of heart attack 15 days prior of this report? I was suffering from insomnia and anxiety for 10 days and one day when I was feeling very worried and stress I feel my left arm vein was swollen and I feel chest pain for some time . Is my ECG AND ECHO OK? My Cholesterol level is Cholesterol total-235 Triglycerids-138 HDL Cholesterol (HDLC)-

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ECG normal , get an echocardiography and treadmill test ...  Read More

I 28 yr young youth who consulted many cardiologists and did many health tests..after all reports are normal ..still some time i have fear of chest pain and i think why he always feels out on my left side.. doctor suggested that I not to worry that's not a heart attack symptoms but my mind not processed that in good way.. when i sleep i also exp

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You need to consult a psychologist to cope up with the fear. It is unlikely to be related to the heart. ...  Read More

My family has history of heart attacks .My grandfather, Uncles and my father as well. Are there any tests which ll help me to know how far i am from attack and how careful i should be

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There are comprehensive health checks to suggest your heart's health status, which generally include lipid profile, hscrp, ecg, echo, treadmill test, etc. Equally important is to eat healthy and main ...  Read More

Why are we hearing so much about heart attacks among young people. Is it some undiagnosed heart condition? And what tests can we do to diagnose such cases?

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Young heart attacks is not a new entity . It is increased recently due to various factors like smoking food habits and stress and unidentifiable risk factors once you cross 40 get health check every y ...  Read More

I am currently on a Somatic Symptom Disorder Treatment and recently started medication Escitalopram 5mg and Etizolam 0.25mg in the night. It's my 13th day pf the treatment and have experienced 2 episodes of panic attack within this treatment. During the panic attack my BP spikes to 160+/100 and 90-100 Heart Rate, it causes headache and pressure dur

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Consult a psychiatrist. Don’t self medicate ...  Read More

I am currently on a Somatic Symptom Disorder Treatment and recently started medication Escitalopram 5mg and Etizolam 0.25mg in the night. It's my 13th day pf the treatment and have experienced 2 episodes of panic attack within this treatment. During the panic attack my BP spikes to 160+/100 and 90-100 Heart Rate, it causes headache and pressure dur

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Hi.. maybe a review of your medicines will be needed. Consult online for treatment ...  Read More

Hello i am going to marriage with family in car and suddenly from last 1 hour feeling anxiety, and get panic attack I doubt as recently my petril md 0.25mg medicine stopped and also I am feeling little shivering in body little pain in heart side few times and

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Hi.. you may need to take medicines for adequate duration. Consult online for treatment ...  Read More

My hs CRP is 4.01 .. does that mean I can have heart attack ? I am worried .. what should I do please suggest

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Consult Dr Shubham Sharma Cardiologist CK Birla Hospital, Jaipur Insta : left_handed_cardiologist ...  Read More

ECG and echo is normal even tropnin test also normal buy still iam having heart attack fear and also I take 10 ecg and 2 echo all are normal when I having palpitations ecg looks verious doctor advice for echo but echo is normal if any other test please reply kindly thanks for and advance

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Mention your age and any comorbidities ...  Read More

Recently, I was watching a podcast where a renowned Ayurveda doctor from Gujarat was claiming that if you have chronic gas and acidity, you will suffer from heart attack soon, as per the Ayurveda. He also claimed that even if your all heart reports like ECG, 2D echo and TMT are normal, you are suffering from heart issues or will develop soon. Is i

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Do not believe everything on podcasts or social media. Please take advice from qualified professionals. ...  Read More

If a patient of asymptomatic early cirrhosis has heart attack symptoms, which medicine can be given till ambulance arrive? I hv heard usually, in emergency aspirin 325 @home is advised for heart attack but cirhosis has chance of internal bleed. Sorbitrate can lower the bp if already low. What is advisable?

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ...  Read More

Hi iam 33M My resting heart rate in the early morning and before going to bed will be around 72 bpm But during working time(mind sress job) it goes and fluctuates even till 84 -92 and comes back when work is reduced Echo Ecg other tests all came out normal but this happens..Sugar BP all normal Have anxiety issues though 1) Is this normal 2) Can

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It's just anxiety. ...  Read More

Suddenly i faced shortness of breath, loss of vision, and heart palpitations. I remain in stress most of the time , is it panic attack and what should I do

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It does sound like a panic attack, but its better to consult a psychiatrist before you reach to a conclusion. Kindly contact a psychiatrist for a consultation. ...  Read More

Dear Doctors, Since a severe panic attack in **Jan 2024** while traveling, I’ve developed an intense fear of heart attacks linked to leaving home. Every attempt to travel (even short trips) triggers **4+ hours of left chest/shoulder pain** and dread of dying, but symptoms vanish once I return home. This cycle reinforces my phobia, making travel

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If you want you can have a ecg done, but I am sure the reports will be fine. Un this case may be we been to change the medications a little, and little bit of psychotherapy ...  Read More

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