My heart attack symptoms

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Many of you have asked me to talk about my heart attack. In this video I describe the symptoms I had, and how they were not what I expected. I hope talking about this helps others. Thanks to all of you for your support and prayers through this time!

[@ericowen449]

I was just diagnosed with Congestive Heart Failure. I'm 43 I was a heavy smoker and drinker and ate fast food and junk food constantly. When I went to the E.R. my blood pressure was 220 over 160 The paramedics thought I was doing meth! I took life for granted and now I thank God when I wake up in the morning! Your heart health is no joke! Take care of yourselves!

[@thinkcreative100]

Ssssssssssssss

[@tamrynmyers3773]

My dad died of a heart attack on the couch after work one night, went to sleep and never woke up. Says smoking right on the death certificate. I havent smoked in almost a year now. I freaking miss ya dad rip

[@quitepossiblylucky]

Wow I'm sorry for your loss. My father also had a heart attack last Friday, and fortunately he's still kicking and will probably be discharged today. He's smoked since before I was born and I'm 28 now. The Dr told him he'll NEVER be able to pickup a cigarette again. I just hope and pray my father has the will power to stop. He's 65yrs old I believe. The world would be a much better place if cigarettes were never invented...

[@mikemarshall4830]

its more diet than smoking!!!!

[@ZeroMass]

@@mikemarshall4830 not true. Smoking damages the cardio vascular system, at night our bodies release cholesterol as it does ever time you light up.. this cholesterol fills the damage. It's a slow buildup that is accelerated when you smoke, and happens in a vicious circle. For most, first us diet is the least of issue.

[@Mavis-pl9xf]

@@ZeroMass I don’t smoke 🚭 and I’ve a heart condition. I’m overweight for my hight..it’s all due to salt, sugar and fat. I’m currently on a mission to drop the weight.

[@Illegalsnotwelome]

I'm getting double bypass surgery in a few days, from cigarettes 50 years, and runs in my family they call it sudden death syndrome

[@NalgaFaces213]

I’m in the same boat man I’m just young and overweight. You’re video, no bullshit, is motivating me to change big time, I’m tired of being big 👍🏻

[@michaelmelling9333]

You can do it, buddy! Good luck!

[@psychobillywreckingball8464]

I hope you kept through.

[@devintompkins9626]

So I noticed it's been 4 years since ur comment. Have you made those changes to better your health or have you lost most of your weight? Just curious.

[@Chls05]

I’m absolutely terrified of having a heart attack. I’m only 30 but I have severe anxiety disorder which constantly makes me feel like I’m having a heart attack. It scares me so bad!

[@Illegalsnotwelome]

Me too, but now panic attacks causing heart attacks , they found blocked arteries everywhere from cigarettes, now double bypass surgery

[@Chls05]

@@Illegalsnotwelome you’re having to get double bypass? I wish you all the best of luck and a speedy recovery ❤️‍🩹

[@Illegalsnotwelome]

@@Chls05 yes I'm scared senseless

[@Chls05]

@@Illegalsnotwelome I can imagine, but you’ll get through this and you’ll be okay. How long have you been a smoker for if you don’t mind me asking? God will be by your side x

[@Illegalsnotwelome]

@@Chls05 50 years

[@wrightconnection2204]

I;m glad to that you shared your story and I'm also glad you are OK now. I'd like to share my story with your viewers if you don't mind. I had 3 heart attacks in one day back in December. I woke up at 4:00 am with chest pressure I thought was heart burn. I really felt like I needed to burp. I took 2 Alka-Seltzer and started walking around and even went outside for a smoke and to walk around to try and work up a burp. I started feeling better so went back to sleep. About 10 am the next morning I was eating a bagel and a glass of milk then the heart burn started again, then I was short of breath, then got dizzy and I was really scared. I knew something was wrong and I drove myself to the ER and they said my blood work showed I had suffered a heart attack. I was admitted for tests right away for the following day but before I could be tested the doctors and nursed came into my room at 5 am and asked if I was OK. I said I felt fine then about 2 minutes later I had my third heart attack. The doctor told me they needed to do something for me or they were afraid they would lose me. 2 hours later they completed surgery where they installed two stents in my heart. The reason I had heart attacks while at rest was because the blocked arteries were semi collapsed because of low blood flow from a slow heart rate. The plaque in your arteries is sticky and made my arteries stay closed keeping oxygen from getting to my heart. The second and third attacks really hurt and scared the hell out of me. Before having the heart attacks I had been feeling weak and everything I did felt like a chore. I chocked it up to getting older, I'm 62. People, pay attention to your body, don't smoke and if you do, quit. See your doctor regularly and exercise as much as you can. I couldn't believe it was happening to me, not me, heart attacks happen to other people, not me. Thanks for reading my comment.

[@cristoverdelapaz]

Very informative

[@cristoverdelapaz]

What does chest pressure be like

[@robloxtrends7464]

It hurts soooo bad when I breath in and it’s been like 20 minutes am I ok??? Plz reply😰

[@majchera81]

Thank u for sharing. What was your heart rate/pulse ?

[@carlosgarza1701]

Thank you for sharing I'm happy you are still with us.

[@drunkalfuzzyness]

Thank you for posting this and glad you got help when you needed it!

[@N8DOGG520]

Thank You for making that video. Much appreciated. Best wishes as you go along in your recovery.

[@kellybrown6963]

Your story has convinced me to get into a cardiologist asap. Thank you.

[@jacks9292]

Thanks Matt. I really appreciate you sharing this and I'm glad you're recovering. We want you around for a very long time!

[@pernel48]

Thanks very much for taking the time to share your experience. God bless you.

[@selemawiever7805]

I am glad you made it gentleman, and thanks for this wonderful message too. We need the presence of you wiht a great respect.

[@geneotrex3947]

Glad you survived and thanks for taking the time to share your experience!

[@lizzyhann_]

Glad you’re still with us! Hope everything’s OK!

[@bluedial2]

Thank you for sharing this with us. I hope that you fully recover and twenty years from now have a hard time remembering this whole thing.

[@rugerman89]

Thanks so much for sharing your experience. There is a lot to be learned from that. Best wishes for continued recovery!

[@stephendeluco971]

Thank you for taking the time to produce this. As a guy that always has ignored the pain, in one case allowing a burst appendix, it benefits me to understand better symptoms I should be watching.

[@roymeyer6837]

THANK YOU for talking about this. I lost my dad to a heart attack a few months ago, so I agree that if one person can be helped by knowing the signs it's well worth it.

[@RVChurch777]

Very similar story to mine, upper back pain for a day, woke up to get ready for work, sat up, got dizzy, then just felt like my entire insides dropped like a roller coaster. I realized something was wrong, told my wife to drive me to the hospital (4 min away), started feeling nauseated when getting in the car, vomited as we pulled into the hospital, they rushed me in and got me hooked up and said you are having a STEMI (affectionately known as the widowmaker). They transported me to the next hospital lights and siren, I went directly into the cath lab and 15 min later had a stent in place. I had a 100% blockage of my LAD artery. Had I delayed any, it would have been a different outcome. I was 54, and my father passed away at 54 of a heart attack.

[@oscarmartinez2538]

I’m glad you are alive and well. Thank you for your video . Prayers for you

[@vanderpoolfarmsl.l.c.9983]

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. VERY valuable, for sure.

[@kevinr4454]

Thank You for this video. Whilst researching "heart questions" I came upon your posting. I do believe that your taking the time and effort to make and post this video has no doubt saved some lives. Something else you can take to heart is to know that long after you and I have eventually passed, your efforts will continue to save lives. Now THAT'S a legacy!! Well Done Sir!

[@poogadaddy7298]

Your elaboration on the pain in the Locale of the pain is much more enlightening then what doctors normally explain. Thanks for taking the time.

[@shaka2608]

Sorry to learn about what you went through and glad that you survived it. Thank you for the advice. God bless.

[@chadparker8198]

I'm sorry about your dad. Thank you for sharing. What you've done here will surely save or extend someone's life. It may give someone their dad for a little bit longer too. Thanks again.

[@richardkoh2423]

Thank you for sharing your experience. I'm happy to hear that you are okay.

[@lizdelisle1912]

Thank you so much. I'm glad you're doing well.

[@heatherpsyd]

Thank you for sharing! This was extremely informative!

[@johnwitt586]

I just came across your channel and heard your story. Thank you for sharing. This video could save a lot of lives. Aches and pains are so common when you're active with you go to the gym or Dojo Etc. So glad to hear you're okay

[@liaqatkhan321]

I am so happy you have survived , and sharing your experience with us . Wish you live long and healthy life .

[@billybassman21]

Back in 1985 my dad, a chain smoker had a pain in his left shoulder for months. He went to the doctor for it and was given pain pills. I remember him putting an ice pack on it and wearing a sling at one point. He worked nights and before he went to work that afternoon the pain got worst and he broke out in a sweat. He ended up going anyway and around midnight the pain got bad and he was sick to his stomach and sweating. He drove himself to the VA hospital and when he walked into the lobby he collapsed. He had a massive heart attack. They scheduled the surgery and he went home with a bottle of nitroglycerin. He had to use it several times over the next month. He had quadruple bypass by the famous heart surgeon Dr Debakey. He actually walked the Baylor College students through it from what I hear. He made a full recovery and didn't even need to take any meds till the late 90s. Got had to get stents put in a few times. He lived till 2015 when his heart finally gave out at age 80.

[@Mike-01234]

Your dad was tough guy to survive that must have been in good shape other then smoking. Today sitting all day will kill you as fast as smoking.

[@tomstewart2426]

Thank you for sharing your story. I hope your generosity and openness saves lives and I hope you continuing on to good health and happiness!

[@JohnParavantis]

Thank you very much for taking the time!

[@craigmiller8902]

Matt, I’m glad you are with us for many many more years.

[@derickderidder8837]

You saved my life. Thank you

[@RR-rr9yy]

Thank you for posting the video sharing your experience with a heart attack. It is enlightening. Glad you are out of it ok. Take care.

[@nancyallen8596]

Thank you for taking the time to share your story!!!!!!!

[@victorjohnson9623]

I'm glad you lived to tell us your story

[@redneckgirl3326]

When I first became an EMT 24 years ago, I was taught that the first sign of a heart attack is denial. I became an EMT because I lost my dad to a heart attack when I was 12. That and I grew up watching Emergency!

[@guitarguyjoefry]

I'm sure you made your dad happy and proud of you. Sorry for you loss. I just noticed some pain or tightness feeling in my chest a couple weeks ago. I first thought maybe heartburn? Now I realize it's after I'm doing something physical. So I'm watching videos to convince me to go to the doctor. Which I will soon but today we just got ice and snow so I'll have to wait for them to clear the roads.

[@paraglidingnut26]

@@guitarguyjoefry A stress test with a echo gram saved several folks that I know.

[@absoluteair2024]

Thank you. Was very informative and wish you all the best for the foreseeable future.

[@kevindunnell7150]

Thank you very much for sharing your experience. It's certainly an eye opener for me.

[@BlueLineofthesky]

Sir, God Bless you! You are a very special person. I will subscribe to your channel just because of your personality. I wish you a long and beautiful life! We need people like you.

[@zenon72]

Thank you so much for telling your story. I have heart issues and this helped alot

[@michaelmelling9333]

Thanks for sharing this! I hope things are going well for you these days.

[@venyhongo3543]

Thank you for the video. Good information in seeing and detecting symptoms of a heart attack, which are not all the same. We really have to watch and understand what our body is telling us. I hope by now you are back doing your usual activities. Take care.

[@ohdjrp4]

You're so right in saying "Every day of life is a gift, not to be taken for granted"....so true Sir...Thanks so much for sharing your story!

[@GetToDaChoppa-k5r]

It is a gift if you're privileged to life a good life. Some of us are not so lucky.

[@petertran5476]

You have a good heart to all of us because you share your case to all of us. God bless you, sir.

[@lisaharmon1661]

Thank you so much for sharing. So happy it wasn't too late for you.

[@sealevelbear]

I really appreciate your sharing this. May God grant you many years!!

[@crybabyclassic]

My uncle died from a heart attack. His bad teeth turned his heart to mush, they said his blood was infecting his heart and the source was his teeth leaking it into the blood stream. Over time it took it's toll. It's scary and sad how many different things can harm our hearts.... I'm glad you pulled through and lived to share this video and to continue breathing the air of this earth. Thank you for posting

[@sergiorobles7169]

what was wrong with his teeth?

[@SamanthaD89]

This sounds like sepsis. Infections like in your teeth can lead to an infection in the blood (sepsis) which can be deadly if not found and treated quickly. My dad died from septic shock.

[@questionitall3053]

Just glad ya alright. I've just had one, it was totally awful. I'm still here though thankfully!

[@worldwidesports4k]

Thank you sir for taken time to explain about heart attack symptoms.

[@bossedupmaxkspear979]

thank you so much for sharing this story.its an eye opener for me and yes we all seem to think its come alone like in the movies

[@sttvoyager1727]

Thanks for your willingness to share such a private gut wrenching circumstance. GOD BLESS YOU....

[@jlynn6445]

Thank you for video. 😃so glad your here to tell us

[@personaldefenseandfirearme1046]

You're welcome. I'm happy to still be here as well! Thanks for watching.

[@agatocle11]

Thank you for telling your story . I wish you the best for the future.

[@galeknittig4646]

Glad you are ok. Great to see you making videos again!

[@YAKUH1983]

I’m glad you shared your story to us! Have a great day always brave man

[@mikikitv4066]

Hi :)

[@cristinaferreira2230]

Thank you so much I'm glad you're okay.

[@MyLandrum]

Thank you for sharing. You are helping a lot of people to be more aware.

[@TheRooster1122]

First off Matt, Thank you for sharing your experience and, all my best to you, on your continued road to a complete recovery!! It can be pretty amazing how our own bodies will talk to us when things go wrong or haywire!! God Bless Matt be well my friend....

[@lisamccullough3677]

Thank u for sharing your story and glad your OK.

[@snagglesmagoo2750]

Thanks for this. Reading the symptoms online is very different than actually listening to someone describe it from their own personal experience. I'm glad you're still here.

[@personaldefenseandfirearme1046]

That's why I made the video.. to help people. I'm glad to still be here as well!

[@chrisgarcia8592]

@@personaldefenseandfirearme1046 how are you feeling nowadays and what changes have you made in your life if any?

[@ristohernesniemi605]

Thanks for the video and sharing the experience. The presentation was good. I hope you are doing well now on. From Finland.

[@livelife8]

Thx for sharing your experience. Wishing u the very best. Take care & feel better.

[@beachbum8215]

So glad you are still with us. I lost my father to a heart attack. My wife lost her father to a heart attack. Thank you very much for this video.

[@personaldefenseandfirearme1046]

You're welcome. Sorry for the losses your family has suffered.

[@ramirogebara8766]

Thank you brother for this video..Thank GOD you are still with us.

[@personaldefenseandfirearme1046]

I'm glad I'm still here as well!!! Thank you!

[@billdavis1053]

Thank Modern Medicine you are still here! It is amazing what can be done to intervene and save lives!

[@troykelso]

@@billdavis1053 And thank God.

[@ISayNukem]

@@troykelso -- Not being facetious, but what did god do?

[@johnkimball5872]

@@ISayNukem he created you for one.

[@dcselwitz]

Excellent ...and thank you for sharing/posting.TG that you are are OK! Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family! Just subscribed. (Dave in CT)

[@inabrillo9195]

Bless you . Thanks for sharing your story . Wishing you all the best

[@keyeldip]

I think you just saved my life! I’m having the same symptoms right now going to the ER🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@CryptoNewbin]

Any update?

[@keyeldip]

iamchuckrolay had them check me from A-Z turns out it was only stress! I’m ok now🙏🏾

[@kingg_geezy4497]

jus Jay how have you been feeling?

[@TheOriginalRonaldo]

Nice video! Keep strong brother!

[@tailormachineworks281]

Thanks for taking the time to share that information with us Matt. Happy Farther's day. God bless.

[@personaldefenseandfirearme1046]

Same to you!

[@thekidusa]

Thanks, for the info Matt. Glad you're doing better!

[@personaldefenseandfirearme1046]

Me too. Thanks for watching.

[@zorallapena5733]

My daddy passed away may 26, 2019 😭 I feel so guilty I wish I knew I wish I was around I went to Ottawa for a few day, while he was having the same experience 🥺😭😭😭 dad I miss you so much I am sorry

[@jwm6262]

zoralla pena , soo sorry for your loss

[@jessicawilliams8345]

It's not your fault sweetheart! There was nothing you could have done babe EVERYTHING happens for a reason your Daddy loves you and doesn't want you to feel guilty about not being there!

[@redghost3170]

I’m sorry you lost your dad, Zoralla. Not your fault.

[@weilijrfang7364]

zoralla pena I am sorry 😭

[@tdo7125]

Don’t blame yourself; no one can ever prepare for these kind of events.

[@davearneson9264]

Awesome, humble message. Thank you for sharing your experience.

[@maishasamuel9286]

Hi, this was very helpful. I will play your video for my parents just to keep them aware. Sometimes we forget.

[@Motorman-dl1sc]

Thanks Mat for this information. I always thought it was a pain in your chest first. Glad to see you doing better.

[@personaldefenseandfirearme1046]

I thought the same thing until it happened to me. That's the reason for sharing my experience, so it might help others. Thanks for watching as usual, my friend!

[@zacherytant8939]

Everyone like me remember that anxiety and with Gerd can mimic heart attack symptoms but honestly pay attention to the symptoms fr fr hope yall doing good!

[@pualo9263]

Yes. Im experiencing that recently, now after watching this im freaking out.

[@kalihatten6237]

I think that’s what I’m going through I’m young I went to the doctor. Got a ekg , and a chest X-ray they were both good and the doctor said I was experiencing gerd like symptoms along with anxiety

[@SunShine-kd6td]

So glad you are well. I'm a Type 2 diabetic and have had strange sensations/pains for months and went to a cardiologist for all the testing but everything is fine. I have the same pains in my upper back, near my neck and also my left shoulder, my entire left arm down to my fingers, and my right arm sometimes, my jaw, weakness and exhaustion. It happens at rest as well as when exercising. Went to the ER and the dr said my blood sugar was high, no heart issues. He said it might be neurological. I think a CAT scan might be a good idea in my case. Just thought I'd mention all this for any other diabetics watching.

[@janetarce9375]

Thank you so much for your video. Great information!❤

[@ER_aka_RAM]

I’m very glad you survived and it’s more frightening to hear about your symptoms … BP wasn’t really high at 159/109. EMT had mentioned this upon my first anxiety attack, where I felt stroke like symptoms! I’ve had a couple since, but after seeing multiple specialists… I was diagnosed with severe anxiety. I hope you’re feeling better than ever and staying routine on your diet and exercise regimen.

[@tinastyles8544]

I’m so glad you are ok! My blood pressure is usually normal & now it’s running high and I’m frightened! Thanks for sharing!

[@jonathanstempleton7864]

I'm watching because I'm just waiting for my first heart attack. Life has been very stressful lately, in work and outside, and I've been getting chest pains and shortness of breath. Not every day but enough to make me think about it.

[@corinneecontino]

I I Thank You, for the Information that you have given for Early Signs of a Heart Attack. Bless You.

[@arbackhaus]

Hey Matt, thanks for sharing with us. I'm so glad you're doing better now. I drink a little bit and I smoke cigarettes sometimes and I'm worried about how these vices have effected my health. I'm in my mid 30s now so I think it's time to give up the smoking for good. Stay healthy, man. Love your videos.

[@jessicawilliams8345]

I'm so glad your okay honey ♥️ I'm glad you followed your gut instinct please people pay attention here !

[@LTTang]

Thank you. You may saved my life. I haven’t had one yet but my family has an extensive history of heart disease

[@ruchu30]

Thanks for sharing your story... m glad you are safe 🙏

[@wildcamp80]

Very well presented video with some very useful advice, hopefully your well and stay that way for many years to come.

[@OSTARAEB4]

Thanks for telling your story Matt. I was admitted in the hospital ten years ago as I suspected I was having an MI. My grandfather had several from his thirties to sixty-three when he had a massive heart attack and passed. He never smoked, drank and was not overweight. My mother had a massive heart attack in the early nineties and lived for several more years. For the past two weeks I've been having noticeable chest pains and waking up where my sheets were drenched. I moved up my cardiologist and they were NOT happy I didn't go to ER. I got really scared because I didn't feel right and was somewhat lightheaded and both arms went numb and my finger tips were tingly. Then, the right side of my face went numb as I had been taking nitro on/off and symptoms weren't really abating. I have never smoked or done drugs but I do drink heavily and am a good thirty to forty pounds overweight. I'm hypothyroid for twenty-five years now. The EKG was unremarkable and they didn't draw blood for Triponin. I've been through two flat down stress tests and the Doctor had me go in for a heart catherization the next day. The procedure indicated no calcification and my arteries were clear thank God.

[@UwUPLAYZ.]

oh, then what was the cause of sweat drench? anxiety?

[@OSTARAEB4]

@@UwUPLAYZ. Probably. I've had a couple more ER episodes and I think it was anxiety but I didn't want to risk waiting them out in case and also diagnosed with Afib. I'm one that could detect the times I went into it with the strange chest feeling and the gallops knowing something was amiss.

[@UwUPLAYZ.]

@@OSTARAEB4 you got Afib? Apple Watch can detect that if you do the ekg when u have symptoms

[@robinjones159]

Thanks for sharing! Very good information. Thanks Matt!

[@personaldefenseandfirearme1046]

You're welcome. Have a great day!

[@hillshepherd9444]

Thank-you for sharing that. Very educational. Just as good as your "Firearms Education" !!

[@alexkolokolov]

Thank you for sharing your story. Glad it ended well. And I am really sorry about what happened to your dad. It is so terrible to lose a parent at such an young age.

[@personaldefenseandfirearme1046]

You're welcome. Thanks for the kind words.

[@0megacron]

Great video, thank you for sharing your experience! I had almost the exact thing happen after an argument with my wife - the pain, the breathing, the soreness for days afterwards. About a week and a half later, I mentioned it to my doctor and they did an EKG (I think that's what it was) and confirmed that I had recently experienced a "light cardiac event" of some kind. It was rather shocking news, since as you point out, we think of heart attacks as "Ack!" grabbing the chest and fainting or whatnot. If nothing else, your video confirms that what I felt was probably a light heart attack. Which really sucks, 'cuz I'm only 43. Ah, well. Thanks again, though!

[@Jerry-zx7rf]

if they did nothing to fix the problem i doubt u had one they probably just told you that

[@vip01]

Before my heart surgery for a single bypass, the only symptoms I had was slight chest pressure, no hard pain, but pain in my neck and jaw. My wife, a retired Nurse insisted I get checked out so we went to the ER around 9:PM. Resting, they didn't see any major problem but due to having a 40% blockage years earlier, they admitted me for testing.Long story short, there was some damage near where the blockage was and they couldn't get a stent in so I had a bypass, robotically. Everything was fine after that for five months, then a three week bout with AFIB, six months later in Sept. of 2019 AFIB started again and won't go away, one cardioversion did not work so I will have an ablation in the next month..!!

[@guitarguyjoefry]

I hope it's working out for you my friend. Keep picking!

[@XxmilionarexX]

Thank you for the very informal video! I will keep this information in hindsight

[@bx43f84]

Thank you for this. This has been very helpful. 👍❤

[@shannonnesbitt2615]

THANK YOU FOR THE ADVICE

[@personaldefenseandfirearme1046]

You're welcome, and thanks for watching.

[@hopefulincalifornia8615]

God is good he saved you! Thank you for sharing.

[@timothywitt9031]

I know its slow getting to you but glad your still with us.

[@daddylonglegs3698]

Thank you for making this video and sharing your story with the World.