Can a mild heartache lead to sudden death?
Disease description:
I am 35 years old this year. Recently, I don't know why, my heart has been experiencing mild pain continuously. I went to the hospital for a checkup, and the doctor told me it was heart disease. May I ask, can mild heart pain lead to sudden death?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Wang Xin
A dull ache in the heart area may carry a risk of sudden death, although this is not absolute. A dull cardiac pain can be caused by various factors, both physiological and pathological.
1. Physiological factors, such as intense exercise or hypoxic environments, may cause temporary dull chest pain. These conditions generally resolve on their own and carry a relatively low risk of sudden death.
2. Pathological factors are more complex. Diseases such as angina pectoris, myocardial ischemia, cardiac neurosis, pleurisy, intercostal neuralgia, and myocarditis can all cause a dull aching sensation in the heart area. If not treated promptly, conditions like angina pectoris and myocardial ischemia may lead to serious consequences, including sudden death.
When experiencing symptoms of dull chest pain, it is recommended to seek immediate medical attention for diagnosis and treatment.
