Vijay Kumar Vijay Kumar Asked 9 months ago

Does your heart race when having a heart attack?

Some occasional chest discomfort and a fast heart rate, especially after walking, have been bothering me lately. I always thought a heart attack means your heart races. Is that always the case, or are there other changes to the heart rate too?

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Rinku Singh Rinku Singh Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago
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Dekho boss, seedhi baat hai. Agar dil tez dhadak raha hai aur saath mein ghabrahat, paseena ya seene mein dard hai, toh chup-chap doctor ke paas jao. Isme bilkul bhi laparwahi mat baratna.

Arun Kumar Arun Kumar Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Yes, it can. A rapid or irregular heartbeat is a common symptom of a heart attack, often accompanied by chest discomfort and sweating.

Megha Gupta Megha Gupta Joined May 2026 5 months ago

I completely understand how terrifying it feels when your heart starts racing suddenly and you start thinking the worst. While panic can cause it, if it's accompanied by severe chest pressure or pain in your arm, please go to an emergency room immediately to be safe.

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Sunita Vyas Sunita Vyas Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Maintaining a clean vegetarian diet is very helpful for your arteries, but if you are currently experiencing a racing heart and chest tightness, diet won't help. Please seek immediate emergency medical care as these are classic red-flag symptoms.

Rohan Deshmukh Rohan Deshmukh Joined May 2026 5 months ago

I totally get it, worrying about heart symptoms can be extremely stressful. A racing heart can indeed be a sign, so if you or a loved one is experiencing this along with shortness of breath, please get medical help immediately.

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Ganga Ram Ganga Ram Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Haan babu, dil bahot tez ghabra ke dhadak sakta hai jab aisi pareshani hoti hai. Agar dadi-nani ke nuskhe soch rahe ho toh abhi woh sab chhodo aur turant bade hospital mein doctor ko dikhao.

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