ECG scan - showing had a heart attack - wtf?

[Caz1971]

Had a massive stitch in middle of my upper chest, I had panadeine forte and it did not sit well. So I told DH to call ambo. They treated me like it was a heart attack. Did an ECG at ER, they said if i had ever had a heart attack, Im like nooo. They said my left side of heart had been blocked at some time or other.

They did chest exam, blood tests, nothing. Im doing an Echocardiagram on wed night.

I dont smoke, but I do enjoy sweet treats, My cholesterol was 3.5, got checked for diabetes too (negative).

If it wasnt for the chest pains, I wud never have had an ECG test.

I have been getting dizzy lately too. Anyone been in this situation? thanks. Im freaked out.

[Yas]

OMG- massive That would be so terrifying hun!!! I watched a news report not long ago about heart disease and heart attacks killing lots of aussie women.....reportedly moreso than breast cancer. I really hope that it turns out ok hun.
Lots of love and healing vibes xxxxxxxxx

[LimeSlice]

It would not be unheard of to have a heart attack and not realise.

Ask to have your thyroid function tested if it wasn't already. My mum suffered from Paroxysmal Atrial Tachycardia, and I am in the process of being assessed for this also, following some very scary palpatations, sharp chest pains etc in the last few months. I had to actually ask the doctors about this myself, as none of the 3 that I saw regarding the chest pains thought them of no consequence.

Sounds all very scary, but I am glad you are getting help and hopefully they can pin point exactly what the problem is.

[organic-girl]

I hope your ok!


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[human bean]

It all must be very scary for you!! A very close family friend of ours had a heart attack at home with us, was very sick with a tummy bug and cold at the time, but didn't know it til a few days later. We were all very shocked, she thought her chest pain was cold related. Glad you're getting the help you need.

[Mother Goose]

Very scary for you! BUT, wait and see what the results show. I know it's easy to say - but as a nurse I always tell my patients to stay with the now. Don't jump ahead. Wait and see what comes of the next test and what they suggest from there.

Unfortunately, heart attacks are non-discriminatory. Yes, there are things that will pre-dispose a person to the likliehood of a heart attack, but it can happen to anyone anytime. I see a lot of very young and fit people undergoing tests for ongoing chest pain, known heart attacks and so forth. It's not just the obese patient with poor diet, smoker, and lack of exercise.

Many women are caught out because they often present with different symptoms to men. Many women don't exhibit mainstream or common symptoms associated with a heart attack - or only select symptoms - and so don't realise they are experiencing a heart attack. Many women who come through often say their only symptom was nausea. Or tingling down the RIGHT arm (usually pain and tingling is down the left). Many women will tell you that they have presented somewhere with chest pain, to find they've almost been hauled through the triage window and thrown onto a trolley for an ECG before they've had a chance to finish their sentence. Chest pain in women is very serious. It's also important to note that chest pain isn't necessarily a stabbing type pain or even a sharp pain. It can feel like a stitch. Or a common description is a vice squeezing the chest (or someone sitting on them). ANY chest discomfort accompanied by shortness of breath (even with no other symptoms) should be treated very seriously. If it turns out to be nothing, laugh about it later. .

I hope your tests come back with a good report and a good action plan for you.

I see you're out West in Vic. Two very good cardiologists out that way (if you need one) are Andrew Burns and Andrew Wilson (bit of an odd ball but very very good). I work with both and they are excellent - I'd have either of them work on me if I ever needed it! (And considering I have a rule of not being a patient where I work or being cared for by anyone I've ever worked with, that says a lot!).

MG

[Caz1971]

Very scary for you! BUT, wait and see what the results show. I know it's easy to say - but as a nurse I always tell my patients to stay with the now. Don't jump ahead. Wait and see what comes of the next test and what they suggest from there.

Unfortunately, heart attacks are non-discriminatory. Yes, there are things that will pre-dispose a person to the likliehood of a heart attack, but it can happen to anyone anytime. I see a lot of very young and fit people undergoing tests for ongoing chest pain, known heart attacks and so forth. It's not just the obese patient with poor diet, smoker, and lack of exercise.

Many women are caught out because they often present with different symptoms to men. Many women don't exhibit mainstream or common symptoms associated with a heart attack - or only select symptoms - and so don't realise they are experiencing a heart attack. Many women who come through often say their only symptom was nausea. Or tingling down the RIGHT arm (usually pain and tingling is down the left). Many women will tell you that they have presented somewhere with chest pain, to find they've almost been hauled through the triage window and thrown onto a trolley for an ECG before they've had a chance to finish their sentence. Chest pain in women is very serious. It's also important to note that chest pain isn't necessarily a stabbing type pain or even a sharp pain. It can feel like a stitch. Or a common description is a vice squeezing the chest (or someone sitting on them). ANY chest discomfort accompanied by shortness of breath (even with no other symptoms) should be treated very seriously. If it turns out to be nothing, laugh about it later. .

I hope your tests come back with a good report and a good action plan for you.

I see you're out West in Vic. Two very good cardiologists out that way (if you need one) are Andrew Burns and Andrew Wilson (bit of an odd ball but very very good). I work with both and they are excellent - I'd have either of them work on me if I ever needed it! (And considering I have a rule of not being a patient where I work or being cared for by anyone I've ever worked with, that says a lot!).

MG

Gday Mother Goose, the cardiologist that saw me was at Western health (footscray hossy). I saw him before i was outpatiented. Im doing the echo thing tomorrow night so wish me luck. Thanks ladies. Yeah Id never think this kind of thing wud happen to me. I dont even smoke, maybe its from all that chocolate!