Can heart attacks be detected before they happen?

Can heart attacks be detected before they happen?

We might pause at these moments and wonder if it’s time to hightail it the doctor or if this is normal. The reality is people can notice subtle heart attack symptoms months before an actual event occurs, says Sutter Zi-Jian Xu, M.D., a cardiologist in the Sutter Health network.

Does my EKG show a past heart attack?

The ER doctor said he felt I had a past “minor heart attack” based on my EKG and heart murmur. He said I was ok now bc my chest x ray was fine and cardiac enzymes in normal range and I should follow up with a cardiologist. Does my EKG actually show this or is it just from the stress of being in the ER?

When to see a cardiologist for a past heart attack?

I would definitely see a cardiologist for further evaluation. They can run more specific tests to see exactly what is going on. My mom had an ekg that showed a past MI and she then had further testing to confirm or refute that result. The next test came back normal. You should have further testing.

Can a blood test tell if you had a heart attack?

Blood tests A blood test can look for certain markers that indicate you’ve had a heart attack. One substance commonly used as a marker of a heart attack is troponin. Levels of this protein remain elevated in the blood for up to 2 weeks after a heart attack.

Is it normal to have no previous heart attack?

I forgot to mention in my post above that my EKG at the Cardiologist’s office was o.k. and showed NO previous heart attack and was absolutely normal he told me and I saw and read the result. This was an EKG AFTER the one who said I had a previous MI yet he still ordered all these tests.

The ER doctor said he felt I had a past “minor heart attack” based on my EKG and heart murmur. He said I was ok now bc my chest x ray was fine and cardiac enzymes in normal range and I should follow up with a cardiologist. Does my EKG actually show this or is it just from the stress of being in the ER?

How can you tell if someone has a heart attack?

None had a known history of heart attacks or evidence of unrecognized heart attack on a baseline EKG. Participants got EKG tests, which check the heart’s electrical activity. After a heart attack, an EKG is likely to have abnormal findings revealing past heart attack. This is due to heart muscle injury caused by a heart attack.

Can a blood test predict a heart attack?

Just because the test cannot predict future heart attacks, it doesn’t mean there is no way to predict if one will happen. Cardiologists can use a number of things, such as blood pressure, cholesterol levels, and other information obtained from electrocardiography testing, to determine your risk level.

When do you need an electrocardiogram for a heart attack?

Your doctor may use an electrocardiogram to detect: Irregularities in your heart rhythm (arrhythmias) If blocked or narrowed arteries in your heart (coronary artery disease) are causing chest pain or a heart attack. Structural problems with your heart’s chambers. A previous heart attack.