Heart (Cardio) Disorders & Diseases

Brushing teeth may cut heart risk

Scientists have long known that there was a link between gum disease, or periodontitis, and narrowing of the arteries, which leads to heart attacks and strokes. Inflammation was believed to be involved; however there was no proof to back this theory. What new findings showed was that the gum...

by Mark over a year ago

rapid heart beat

Answered by a doctor

I go to sleep and awake with my heart pounding, feel I must urinate. After I urinate some time later the heart beat goes back to normal. WHAT COULD CAUSE MY HEART TO SPEED UP JUST BECAUSE I HAVE TO URINATE?

by Bruce Tollison over a year ago

After the BENTALL open heart surgery, my period comes every two weeks.

After the BENTALL open heart surgery, my period comes every two weeks. i took the operation on June 28th this year. when i was still in the ICU, my period came. after that, it comes every two weeks, what can i do? i am so afraid.

by Guest over a year ago

Who has skipping heartbeats?

Who has a ectopic ( heart stops then starts with a loud visible thud ) heartbeat now and then?

by heartbeatjay318541 over a year ago

Skipped beats

For the past few months, my heart has been frequently skipping beats. Most days, it will only happen 5-10 times throughout the day (or night I should say because I work nights). It seems to have started around the time I began working nights. It had done it in the past when I would have bouts of...

by Guest over a year ago

Heart gets fluttery for the next few days after exertion

Hello i am 30 yr old male and have a problem with heart palps Sometimes there definite palps and sometimes they feel like a constant flutter that lasts an hour or so at at time.That constant fluttery feeling happens after doing something exerting and usually starts the next day and lasts 3 days or...

by chrisman over a year ago

I don't want to lose my friend, but I also don't want him to keep experiencing this pain

One of my closest friends is having all of these symptoms. He won't tell anyone but me and it seems to be getting worse. I don't know who to tell. I never see his parents and don't know who his doctor is. I don't want to lose my friend, but I also don't want him to keep experiencing this...

by Guest over a year ago

cardio bypas surgery and making love

How long do you have to waite after surgery and sex????

by Guest over a year ago

chest pains and dizziness

Answered by a doctor

i'm 27 years old, and a mother of two and all of a sudden started experiencing sharp pains in my chest along with feeling a little dizzy and light headed. i'm perfectly healthy, no bad habits, i've never smoked or done drugs, i don't drink nor have i ever really. i don't understand what could be the...

by Guest over a year ago

Left Upper chest fluttering

Answered by a doctor

Over the past several days I have been experiencing fluttering (almost like a butterfly flapping its wings). Today, a lot, like 6 times in a half hour. Only last a few seconds each time. Any idea's what it may be? %-) Thanks in advance for your input Grandma

by Grandma93709 over a year ago