Is it common for a 17 year old to have a heart attack?

So, yes, kids and teens can get heart disease and have heart attacks, although it’s very rare and often a result of congenital heart defects. Still, young people in otherwise good health can start on the road to poor heart health without proper guidance.

Can heart attack symptoms last for 10 days?

In most cases, the symptoms will begin slowly and cause mild pain or discomfort. Sometimes, however, the symptoms can be sudden and intense. Chest pain that lasts for several weeks or months is unlikely to be a heart attack or other life threatening emergency.

What can cause a heart attack in a teenager?

Key risk factors of having a heart attack at a young age include:

• Substance abuse or excessive alcohol use.
• Smoking.
• High blood pressure.
• High cholesterol levels.
• Lack of physical activity.
• Diabetes.
• Poor diet.

Can a teenager have heart problems?

Acquired heart disease is the kind we most often associate with adults, but children and teens can also be affected. The most common acquired heart diseases in children are rheumatic heart disease and Kawasaki disease.

When should I be concerned about my child’s chest pain?

Heart disease or other serious illness is an unlikely cause. However, if your child has severe chest pain or chest pain associated with troubled breathing, fever, sweating, or a heart rate greater than 200, you should promptly consult with a physician.

Can heart attack pain last for days?

Timing/duration: Heart attack pain can be intermittent or continuous. Heart attack symptoms can last for a few minutes to a few hours. If you have had chest pain continuously for several days, weeks or months, then it is unlikely to be caused by a heart attack.

How long before a heart attack do you have symptoms?

“I understand that heart attacks have beginnings and on occasion, signs of an impending heart attack may include chest discomfort, shortness of breath, shoulder and/or arm pain and weakness. These may occur hours or weeks before the actual heart attack.

How long can chest wall pain last?

It can be painful, but it’s not dangerous. It usually goes away in 1 to 2 weeks. But it may happen again. Rarely, a more serious condition may cause symptoms similar to costochondritis.