When should I be worried about cardiac health? (lemmy.world)

submitted 1 week ago by thespcicifcocean@lemmy.world to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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For the past few days I've been having pain in my chest and neck. It feels tight and like a bunch of pressure on my chest. I was worried enough to go to the ER for it yesterday. My resting HR was 104 and blood pressure was 130/95 when i got into the hospital. It lowered while waiting for the doctor to see me. They did an ECG and a blood test.

Doc says my ECG looked normal, but they had to redo my blood test because my troponin levels were at "7". They said that I didn't have a heart attack, but when I'm researching troponin levels, anything above a 4 is indicative of damage to the heart.

I also told the doc that i have depression and anxiety. he chalked it up as anxiety attacks.

At this point, does it sound like I should go see a cardiologist?

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[-] jet@hackertalks.com 3 points 1 week ago

You should see a cardiologist. If you have unexplained chest pain, don't ignore it.

What is your diet and lifestyle like?

[-] thespcicifcocean@lemmy.world 5 points 1 week ago

honestly , sit around and eat more unhealthy food than healthy food. I'm constantly stressed out and rarely exercise. I'm surprised that it wasn't an actual, verifiable, heart attack, when taking into account those variables. I want to change my lifestyle, but the depression really has a way of making me stay on the sofa.

[-] Coreidan@lemmy.world 2 points 1 week ago

Sounds like your depression is literally slowly killing you.

In the end it’s really just a decision. Not saying it’s easy but the keys are in your hand.

[-] jet@hackertalks.com 1 points 1 week ago

This is a great opportunity to change your life for the better. You got a warning, and can use that to motivate change.

I'm a strong believer in a low carbohydrate Diet, and moderate exercise. Remove the sugars from your diet, and go for long walks. As you improve you will find more energy to do more

Find a workout buddy? A local health coach, or trainer? Join a gym? Those are ways to motivate more activity.

Join a food community, that can help you stick to a better eating pattern.

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