The Misdiagnosis

As bad as this might sound, it is possible to misdiagnose a heart attack.  Sometimes the symptoms can be so mild or not noticed at all and because of this your doctor can miss it. We are all different and experience things differently in our bodies so although we know what causes a heart attack, the signs are not always there.  Not everyone who has a heart attack will have the crushing chest pains or the fatigue, dizziness or weakness.  Because nausea, sweating, shortness of breath and indigestion can also be a symptom of other less serious conditions, a heat attack is not always what your doctor expects.  Influenza, anxiety and muscle aches can also show the symptoms of a mild heart attack.  Speak to your doctor to get more information about what causes a heart attack.   Diagnosing and treating a heart attack needs to be done quickly so life threatening complications cannot take hold. If not treated quickly these complications can turn into heart failure, stroke, aneurysm of the heart and even death. So if you know the symptoms of a heart attack and feel that you are experiencing even mild forms, call 911 and get immediate care.

There is a list of conditions that are actually signs of a heart attack in progress but people do not know it. Heartburn is one of these conditions and those experiencing it think that is all it is and then don’t seek help. Pneumonia can also be a symptom of a heart attack and so can Bronchitis and Esophagitis. Other alternative diagnosis for a heart attack can be indigestion, anxiety attack, panic disorder and gastric reflux. Treatment for a heart attack uses many approaches. Preventive care that minimizes risk factors as well as preventive measures of monitoring and addressing all risk factors. High cholesterol, smoking, obesity and diabetes are all risk factors as well as alcohol consumption.