Re: it's actually under"am i experiencing heart attack warning signs."

Posted By CCF CARDIO MD-APS on March 08, 1999 at 18:51:11:

In Reply to: it's actually under"am i experiencing heart attack warning signs." posted by Parthina (25) on March 07, 1999 at 05:35:35:






I'm so sorry for all this confusion. I originally posted under another claim on this page since it was same symptoms anyway. I was having a prob. with the posting and there were not more than a few postings. I made it tonight. I've also a black female friend who'd dr. checked her out and says it's impossible for their to be a prob with her with her age. saying same stuff my dr. told me. i've mentioned this site but she doesn't have a pc. will you please, please read the other posting below under "am i experiencing heart attack warning signs"???? Please. I need to understand what my ecg meant. come to find out, it's a resting ecg.. and black friend is in same boat so if i understand mine, maybe can help her with hers. I have had heart attack symptoms.. This is important i think. I've had a burning in middle of chest since but only once. the other day that happened. I'm gonna see another doctor pretty soon when this guy is paid off.  
   Also, thanks for answering all my probably annoying questions..
              Sincerely,
                      Parthina
PS. the doctor thinks I'm blowing things out of proportion. My family has a history of heartattacks as well as my black friends. What's the diff. between a male and female having heart problems??? Dr. Wish was on tv recently describing this situation.. It's happened to me and I need an honest opinion.. THANK YOU VERY VERY MUCH FOR YOUR TIME. SO VERY APPRECIATED.  AND IF ANYONE READING THIS KNOWS. PLEASE LET ME KNOWWHAT U THINK.PLEASE.




Dear Parthina,
I apologize, but I can not find another such submission, but I will keep searching and if I do, I will comment.  Keep in mind that this is an information forum, not a diagnosis forum where ecgs are read and such.
As for the difference by gender for heart problems, women tend to get heart disease 10 years later in life (given they do not have early menopause and that they not have diabetes.)  Also women are more likely to present with atypical symptoms of coronary artery blockages and heart attacks; for instance a woman is less likely to come in complaining of chest pain or pressure as the warning sign of a heart attack.  
If you ever feel symptoms that you can not explain, are new, or that the doctor can not explain, seek care at an emergency room where many many different causes of chest, abdominal, and back discomfort are addressed every day.
I hope this information is useful. Information provided in the heart forum is for
general purposes only.  Only your physician can provided specific diagnoses and therapies.
Feel free to write back with further questions. Good luck!
If you would like to make an appointment at the Cleveland Clinic Heart Center, please
call 1-800-CCF-CARE or inquire online by using the Heart Center website at
www.ccf.org/heartcenter. The Heart Center website contains a directory of the
cardiology staff that can be used to select the physician best suited to address your
cardiac problem.