AskDocDoc
/
/
/
what causes sudden heart attack
FREE! Ask a Doctor — 24/7, 100% Anonymously
Get expert answers anytime. No sign-up needed.
Cardiac & Vascular Health
Question #20800
1 hour ago
5

what causes sudden heart attack - #20800

Kiaan

I am 45 and just a couple days ago, my uncle had a sudden heart attack while he was mowing the lawn. Like, one minute he's fine, the next he just collapses. I've been thinking about this a lot because heart disease runs in my family, and I really wanna know, what causes sudden heart attack anyway? Is it just bad luck or are there specific things we should be worried about? I mean, it feels like a ticking time bomb sometimes, right? He was pretty active, not overweight or anything, and no one expected him to have a heart attack outta nowhere. I've done some reading and seen stuff about blocked arteries but can stress play a huge part too? Like could that really sneak up on you? My dad always says financial stress affects his heart, but can it really, like actually, lead to a heart attack? And how can someone be so functional one minute and then boom! Sudden heart attack! Makes me think about all the signs we just ignore. Should I get checked out? What about lifestyle changes—are there things I can do to avoid this? Like, really, what causes sudden heart attack in otherwise healthier people? Just feel lost here and wanna make sure my family stays safe.

FREE
FREE! Ask a Doctor — 24/7,
100% Anonymously
Get expert answers anytime, completely confidential.
No sign-up needed.
CTA image asteriksCTA image

FREE! Ask a Doctor — 24/7,
100% Anonymously

Get expert answers anytime, completely confidential. No sign-up needed.

About our doctors

Only qualified doctors who have confirmed the availability of medical education and other certificates of medical practice consult on our service. You can check the qualification confirmation in the doctor's profile.


Related questions