Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
I Have A Family History Of Heart Attack. What Is The Chance Of Me ?
I am really worried and am now on the verge of panic, my mum died suddenly 2 weeks ago of a heart attack , aged 54. she didnt have a history of heart problems, my grandfather on my mums side died suddenly when he was 63, im not sure why, i recall him having a mini stroke a year b4 he died but im not 100% sure if he had a stroke or heart attack, and now i am so so worried that the same will happen to me, i am 36 and have 2 children
Wed, 16 Dec 2009
User's Response
panayotis's
Response
You should be concerned. Doctors told me it's mostly genetics. My dad died of a heart attack at age 49. My older brother died of a heart attack at age 50. I am now 53 with the same problems they both had.
Do what the doctors tell you. Eat right and exercise will help prolong your life. If you smoke quit now.
Good luck.
Note: For further follow-up it is advisable to consult an emergency medicine specialist. Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Recent questions on Myocardial infarction
Loading Online Doctors....