does stress can course heart attack?
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that's greatly debatable. one group of researchers say yes, one says no. It varies person to person and situation to situation. Some people can handle stress better than others can. While stress does cause the blood pressure to rise, its not a permanent rise. it is more likely that stress causes strokes than heart attacks. If you stop and think about it, more people suffer from CVAs and TIAs after the death of a spouse or child than they do heart attacks. While those who take on the role of caregiver to a child or spouse who has become ill and are no longer able to care for themselves develop poor eating habits, sacrificing their health to look after their loved one, which ultimately leads to heart disease (among other things) which leads to heart attacks.
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it could mean many different things.  it is amazing the effects stress along can have on your body. to be sure and safe i would suggest a ekg, it is the easiest of the many possible test, it basically records you heart rhythm. if there is something, the would indicate so
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Best bet is to go to the ER when this happens....also there are a few other things that it could be ....but there are many things that go into diagnosing a heart attack....cardiac enzymes,ekg's physical symptoms....but just from the little that you describe it doesnt sound cardiac in nature....what are you doing when this happens?Does the pain move around or change when you change positions? Are you under stress?What is your age??If you're in your 20's for example  its highly unlikely that its cardiac at all though it can happen...There is also a esophageal problem that can mimic a heart attack or feeling of one...best thing to do is go to the ER or call 911 when this happens....the only way to definitively tell if you are having a cardiac event is by many tests including labwork,ekg's,stress tests etc....so next time it happens instead of coming here and asking the question  call 911....
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heart attack during sleep\nsupposedly
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Stress, inproper diet, lack of water and lack of physical activity can all increase anxity and depression.  When the body is weak the mind will weaken as well.  Also you can also triggering a fear recation in your body.  Too much fear with out dealing with the fear will cause the body to strain since you are in the flight or fight mode.  That and additional stress will cause muscals to tense up causing the chest pains.  The best way to dealing with fear is to identify it, learn about it, and then confrot it.  It also could be overwhelming stress caused by working a job that doesnt fit your personality. for example a introvert working with many people at the same time or non stop for a long period of time.  Introverts need time alone to recharge and extroverts need fast pace situations with lots of stimuli to get energized.  The best thing to do is learn more about your self and your needs.   I hope I help you a bit.  I know how you feel.  I have the same problem (except for the low blood pressure).  I have been dealing with it for about 6 or more years now.  I have made some progress but some of the things I am still working to improve.  Good luck.
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A massive heart attack is when the blood flow to the heart gets cut off and causes damage to the heart. Dependind on how bad is the damage is makes it acute, moderate, or amassive heart attack.
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Not necessarily heart attacks,but heart disease has been proven to have genetic factors. There are many things that go into a persons genetic make-up and it gets very technical. If you are concerned,see a cardiologist or a geneticist to help you get your questions and/or fears answered properly.
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It's a high possibility, stress can cause a lot of physical and health related problem, as well as eating unhealthy foods
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first you need to relieve your stress!!!\n no this is not a condition of the heart. stress is [by itself] but you need to go back and tell your doctor about this condition immedisately!!! [like yesterday]!!!\n this is a serious condition that requires immediate attention.
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Effects of Stress \n\n\nStress can affect you both immediately (acute stress) and over time (chronic stress).\n\nTension is often the first signal of acute stress. Tense muscles are tight and feel "hard" to the touch. A tense mind makes you feel jumpy, irritable, and unable to concentrate. This could be your signal to do something about stress, both for your immediate comfort and to prevent the long-term effects of stress.\n\nSymptoms of stress\nCommon symptoms of stress include:\n\nRapid heartbeat. \nHeadache. \nStiff neck and/or tight shoulders. \nBackache. \nRapid breathing. \nSweating and sweaty palms. \nUpset stomach, nausea, or diarrhea. \nYou also may notice signs of stress in your thinking, behavior, or mood. You may:\n\nBecome irritable and intolerant of even minor disturbances. \nFeel irritated or frustrated, lose your temper more often, and yell at others for no reason. \nFeel jumpy or exhausted all the time. \nFind it hard to concentrate or focus on tasks. \nWorry too much about insignificant things. \nDoubt your ability to do things. \nImagine negative, worrisome, or terrifying scenes. \nFeel you are missing opportunities because you cannot act quickly.
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Yup. Bad anxiety can give you lot of similar symptoms. \n\nThe best thing is to be active physically. Walking, jogging, working out and eating a healthy diet and of course making sure you have yearly physicals that include EKG and cardiac stree test.\n\nThat will ease your mind about your heart AND it wil help relieve anxiety and stress.
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The autonomic nervous system is composed of nerves serving the heart, gastrointestinal system and urinary system. Autonomic neuropathy can affect any of these organ systems.(Wikipedia)\nLack of heart attack symptoms can cause delay in treatment\nFor most people who don't have diabetes, heart disease speaks loud and clear. Inadequate blood flow to the heart muscle causes chest pain or pressure, a pounding heartbeat, shortness of breath, jaw or arm pain, and sweating. People with these signs and symptoms know something's wrong and are likely to seek help.\nIn people with diabetes, however, heart disease often doesn't offer such clues, so you may not seek medical care until noticeable — and more serious — complications have occurred. In other words, you can have a "silent" heart attack and not know it.\nRegular visits with your doctor and health care team can help spot heart problems before they worsen. If your doctor suspects you have cardiovascular problems, you may be referred to a heart specialist (cardiologist). Various tests, such as an electrocardiogram (ECG) or a nuclear stress test, can help assess your heart function.(CNN)\nAn insufficient supply of oxygen to the heart muscle causes angina. Angina that occurs with exercise or exertion is called exertional angina. In some patients, especially diabetics, the progressive decrease in blood flow to the heart may occur without any pain or with just shortness of breath or unusually early fatigue. No symptoms (Approximately one quarter of all heart attacks are silent, without chest pain or new symptoms. Silent heart attacks are especially common among patients with diabetes mellitus). Even though the symptoms of a heart attack at times can be vague and mild, it is important to remember that heart attacks producing no symptoms or only mild symptoms can be just as serious and life-threatening as heart attacks that cause severe chest pain. Too often patients attribute heart attack symptoms to "indigestion," "fatigue," or "stress," and consequently delay seeking prompt medical attention. One cannot overemphasize the importance of seeking prompt medical attention in the presence of symptoms that suggest a heart attack. Early diagnosis and treatment saves lives, and delays in reaching medical assistance can be fatal. A delay in treatment can lead to permanently reduced function of the heart due to more extensive damage to the heart muscle. Death also may occur as a result of the sudden onset of arrhythmias such as ventricular fibrillation. (Medicinenet)\nPlease see Google search on Diabetes and Heart attack.
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Yes, definitely see your doctor. Anxiety, depression, ADD, and the like are complicated and are many times just the body and brain reacting to either an inherent or temporary chemical imbalance. Stress, in general, can hurt your arteries regardless of your coronary health.  You may also have a sleep disorder that you are unaware of. \n\nI had funny things happening in my chest and it scared me to death. The problem actually went away, but the doctor said that it was a normal expression of abnormal stress. It wasn't even a rough period I was going through. Although he didn't put me on medication, you may need it, and there are plenty of good, tested over time, anti-depressants/antianxietal drugs such as Wellbutrin XL that are for people who are dealing with anxiety but are still quite able to function in day to day life. So, no Prozac or Zoloft would be needed here... \n\nbut DEFINITELY go to the doctor to eliminate anything regarding your coronary system. But, like I said, if you are in good health otherwise, don't jump to conclusions about your heart and follow your intuition: Yes, it is possible to have mild anxiety all the time. You are not crazy, you are normal, and there are things that will help you...
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Both heart attack and stroke are due to ischemia, which is restricted blood flow to the organ. Both of these organs have a high requirement for oxygen, so reduced or absent blood flow to either organ quickly leads to cell damage and then cell death.\n\n In a heart attack, blood flow is usually restricted or blocked in the coronary arteries, leading to MI (myocardial infarction) in the part of the heart supplied by the troubled artery. Other possibilities for heart attack include such things as arrhythmias and lung problems, such as pulmonary embolism.\n\nIn a stroke, a part of the brain loses its blood supply due to blockage or rupture of the vessels that supply it. This can be anywhere from small and transient, such as in a "mini-stroke", where a clot temporarily blocks a section of blood flow (commonly called a TIA, or transient ischemic attack) up to a large vessel that is permanently blocked (or bleeding) leading to ischemia and necrosis (cell death) to a larger section of the brain, with critical or fatal results.\n\nIn either case, quick medical attention can often limit or prevent long-term damage. The faster the oxygen supply can be restored, the less harm that is done.
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Laughter, along with an active sense of humor, may help protect you against a heart attack, according to a recent study by cardiologists at the University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore. The study, which is the first to indicate that laughter may help prevent heart disease, found that people with heart disease were 40 percent less likely to laugh in a variety of situations compared to people of the same age without heart disease. \n"The old saying that 'laughter is the best medicine,' definitely appears to be true when it comes to protecting your heart," says Michael Miller, M.D., director of the Center for Preventive Cardiology at the University of Maryland Medical Center and associate professor of medicine at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. "We don't know yet why laughing protects the heart, but we know that mental stress is associated with impairment of the endothelium, the protective barrier lining our blood vessels. This can cause a series of inflammatory reactions that lead to fat and cholesterol build-up in the coronary arteries and ultimately to a heart attack."\n\nIn the study, researchers compared the humor responses of 300 people. Half of the participants had either suffered a heart attack or undergone coronary artery bypass surgery. The other 150 did not have heart disease. One questionnaire had a series of multiple-choice answers to find out how much or how little people laughed in certain situations, and the second one used true or false answers to measure anger and hostility. \n\nMiller said that the most significant study finding was that "people with heart disease responded less humorously to everyday life situations." They generally laughed less, even in positive situations, and they displayed more anger and hostility.\n\n"The ability to laugh -- either naturally or as learned behavior -- may have important implications in societies such as the U.S. where heart disease remains the number one killer," says Miller. "We know that exercising, not smoking and eating foods low in saturated fat will reduce the risk of heart disease. Perhaps regular, hearty laughter should be added to the list." \n\nMiller says it may be possible to incorporate laughter into our daily activities, just as we do with other heart-healthy activities, such as taking the stairs instead of the elevator. "We could perhaps read something humorous or watch a funny video and try to find ways to take ourselves less seriously," Miller says. "The recommendation for a healthy heart may one day be exercise, eat right and laugh a few times a day."\n\nIn addition to helping your heart, laughter offers other important health benefits. "People become healthier from laughter," observes Judy Goldblum-Carlton, a humor therapist at the University of Maryland Hospital for Children's Division of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology. "It improves circulation. When you laugh heartily, every organ is being massaged including your heart, lungs and digestive system. Headaches can just go away. When you laugh the endorphins released make you feel this elation. It makes those big decisions seem so much less important."\n\nHumor Yourself\n\nSo how can you make yourself laugh, even when you're angry or tense? And how can you find ways to improve your sense of humor and add more laughter into your life? Goldblum-Carlton offers the following creative ways to incorporate humor into your everyday routine:\n\nFigure out what tickles your funny bone. "You have to figure out what makes you laugh," says Goldblum-Carlton. Some people like slapstick while others prefer a more intellectual type of humor. "Once you isolate what makes you laugh and what turns your knobs, then you can go out and look for these things."\n\n\nRent a funny movie. Goldblum-Carlton suggests videos, like "America's Funniest Home Videos" and other
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well, depends, i have a heart condition and i cant get heart attacks from a simple scare, my heart might beat faster and harder, but thats for everyone else.  I do know someone who if you do scare him, he would have to be rushed to a hospital because his heart would almost fail.  So yes and no, only under the circumstances.
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A heart attack is usually caused by decreased blood flow to an area of the heart from complications of blocked arteries. Coughing would not help, but taking a full strength (or four baby strength) aspirin while you are waiting for help may. However, the heart can also go into abnormal rhythms. This is not what is known as a "heart attack," although it can be caused by a heart attack. More commonly, it is caused by a preexisting heart problem, drug use, electrocution, or many other causes. Coughing can help to restore the heart to its proper rhythm. When we cough hard or bear down as if we were trying to have a bowel movement, it increases the pressure in the thoracic cavity (where the heart and lungs are) and stimulates a nerve which can slow the heart rate. This is a common technique for helping people who are experiencing a rapid, abnormal heart rhythm. Hope this helps!