Can a heart attack last a week?

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 can you go with a heart attack?

Mild heart attack symptoms might only occur for two to five minutes then stop with rest. A full heart attack with complete blockage lasts much longer, sometimes for more than 20 minutes.

How long does the average person live after a heart attack?

Indeed, data from the United States National Vital Statistics Reports shows the median life expectancy of non-MI individuals aged 65-69 is 18.7 years, while it’s just 8.3 years for those who have suffered a heart attack.

Can you feel a heart attack coming for weeks?

Some heart attacks strike suddenly, but many people have warning signs and symptoms hours, days or weeks in advance. The earliest warning might be recurrent chest pain or pressure (angina) that’s triggered by activity and relieved by rest.

Can angina last for days?

It is often sharp pain, specific to one area (although not always), and may improve or worsen with deep breathing, turning or arm movements. It may last several hours or weeks and is often easily reproducible.

Does a heart attack decreased life expectancy?

But by how much – and what can people do to take those years back? For heart attacks alone, more than 16 years of life are lost on average, according to American Heart Association statistics. Researchers estimate people with heart failure lose nearly 10 years of life compared to those without heart failure.

How long can you live with stable angina?

Usually, angina becomes more stable within eight weeks. In fact, people who are treated for unstable angina can live productive lives for many years.

How long can you have unstable angina?

How long does unstable angina last? Episodes of unstable angina can last for 15 minutes or more. Without treatment, you can have many episodes of unstable angina. If you have unstable angina, you have heart disease and you’re at risk for a heart attack, heart failure or heart rhythm problems.