How long does it take to recover from a mild heart attack?

Question

if you never smoked before, and don't drink and are about 60 years old and female.

Answer 1

When anyone suffers a heart attack some cardiac muscle has died It's never coming back, it's gone. You need to give more information as its really unsafe for anyone to answer your questions as it stands.  Where was her heart attack located, anterior wall, inferior wall, lateral or posterior wall?l what was her peak CPK?Has she had an echocardiogram? Has she had any further pain since her attacK? Did she receive any medication while she was having her attack such as TPA or Streptokinase? Im not trying to be a gigantic smarty pants, but these are questions which will determine her recovery  You can email me if you want.Its a good thing that she just survived her attack.Good  Luck, Donna

Answer 2

It varies from person to person... there's no standard answer. With a mild heart attack there's likely not permanent damage, but your doctor can better advise you... also in terms of diet and exercise.

Answer 3

you can't know that!! itdepends on the person!! if she has the ability to physically and psycologically fight the desiese it could take less time!!! but it is not proven!!

Answer 4

you need a change of diet and some rest

Answer 5

I felt fine almost straight away. It was the pills they give you that made me feel unwell, but I got used to them.

Good Luck to Aunty.

Answer 6

It's important to realize that recovery from a heart attack takes time. For a minor heart attack, normal activities will need to be postponed for approximately two weeks. For a moderate heart attack, this is increased to four weeks, and for a severe heart attack, another two weeks is tacked on. This time is needed for the dead muscle to complete the scarring process. During this period, heavy lifting should be avoided as well as any activity that causes sweating or shortness of breath.

You will visit your physician frequently during this time. He will monitor your activity level, your heart function, and will provide information about when you can resume more normal activities such as work and sexual relations.

As time passes, a regular exercise program should be instituted. Some hospitals have special cardiac rehab facilities. Specially trained instructors will provide supervised exercise. They will monitor a heart attack survivor's activity levels and make sure it is in the safe range. I HOPE IT HELPED.