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The way the symptoms of a heart attack are taught to both health care providers and the general public for the most part is that any pain or “strange/unusual” feeling from “Teeth to Tummy” could possibly be a “heart attack.” The reason for this is to encourage all health care providers as well as the general public who may be at risk to keep a high index of suspicion. The way they AHA used to educate the public was found to have major holes – they tended to teach about the “10/10 crushing chest pain radiating to the jaw and left arm” and that is not how many, many heart attacks present.
So, basically, the dangers and implications of letting someone who is actually having a heart attack pass under the radar are so great that it is better to err on the safe side and have that person with questionable symptoms be tested and treated just in case, because there is that 1 in a million (not an actual statistic) person that is actually having a heart attack and only has tingling in their hand.
However, having said that, I have treated hundreds of patients who were having actual MIs, and NOT ONE of them presented with ONLY tingling in their hands. HOWEVER, that doesn’t mean it couldn’t happen. Most likely though, if you are having tingling in BOTH hands, that points much more to a neurological problem, or a circulation problem (like if it happens when your hands are cold (after washing) or when you go on walks (circulation is down to your hands).)
If you have any accompanying symptoms, it is more likely to be cardiac (heart) related. If you have any shortness of breath, lightheadedness, getting tired very quickly when you haven’t done that much exercise (walking up the stairs, etc), those also point to a cardiac problem.
Also, it seems like what you’re talking about is more of a long-term problem. Has the tingling been increased today? Did you have any other symptoms you don’t normally have? A “heart attack” is not a long-term event. It is an acute emergency that is not ongoing over many days or weeks. The people who have “silent” heart attacks (are very lucky to survive, first of all and) are usually are experiencing a smaller event that is not in an area of the heart that would show damage immediately, such as within the conduction system. If you have been having the tingling for many weeks or months, although it may be a cardiac-related symptom, it is highly unlikely it is a symptom of a heart attack. Unless the tingling increases in severity suddenly or changes from how it usually feels. I know that was kind of confusing, I hope it made sense.
You should talk to your doctor, especially if you are post-menopause (those women often have very atypical presentations when they have heart attacks) and just have him do an EKG of your heart and whatever else he feels is necessary just to be on the safe side. Like I said, tingling could be a sign of a cardiac problem, but as an isolated, chronic symptom, it is highly unlikely to be a heart attack. Another bonus of talking to your doctor is if he doesn’t think it’s cardiac related, he can probably give you some advice on how to make it go away. For instance, if it is carpal tunnel (certainly a possibility), there are exercises, physical therapy and surgery to make the symptoms go away. You want to make sure you are treating the right thing. But kudos to you for doing your research, always better safe than sorry. And if you get any accompanying symptoms like shortness of breath, go to the ER or call an ambulance, because those signs, with the tingling, could indicate an acute emergency such as a heart attack (or other things). Good luck and feel better!

Fingers on which hand tingle? When drying your hands on a towel are not so much of a concern. Do you type much? (carpal tunnel syndrome possibly) When it happens when you walk, is your heart rate up? What is your age. You should consult your doctor. If there is any doubt that it could be heart related, you should have it checked. And yes, tingling in the fingers, usually of the left hand is one of the signs of a heart attack.