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Heart (Cardio) Disorders & Diseases

On this forum you can find topics about specific types of heart disease such as coronary artery disease, coronary heart disease, cardiomyopathy, valvular heart disease, pericardial disease, and heart failure.

cause of palpitations

Answered by a doctor

I am interested in cause of palpitations. I am 24 years old and I train handball for almost 8 years now. I have never experienced any medical problems until now so I am worried. Especially now, when I have to make a transfer to a better club. I know that I have to refer to my club doctor, but I want...

by User avatar patrizius48736

Is ishemic heart disease heridetary?

Hi! I have one question about ischemic heart disease. Few days ago my mother told me that my grandfather, her father, had this illness. Now I’m worried. I’m afraid that my mother can get it also. Can somebody tell me is ishemic heart disease heridetary? And what are other risk factors?...

by User avatar karee46554195

What is Pericarditis?

My father was complaining of sharp chest pain for few months. Finely he went to doctor and he told him that maybe it’s Pericarditis. Now he will need to go to specialist and do echocardiogram. I’m worried a lot, of course. I don’t know anything about this illness. What is...

by User avatar jerrold41935

Does your heart grow while on AAS?

My brother is a football player and he trains really hard. He has the biggest heart that I have ever seen. Anyway, he`s on AAS and I would like to know does your heart grow while on AAS? Thanks.

by User avatar Guest

When is bypass surgery needed?

Hi! I have one question about bypass surgery. Well my grandpa needs to have this surgery next week. I heard that it’s one very complicated surgery and now I’m very worried. Still I don’t know why he needs to have it. Can somebody explain to me when is bypass surgery needed?

by User avatar Guest

Pain in chest, tired, stress makes pain worse. Could this be heat stroke or more seriuos?

Answered by a doctor

My brother is traveling in South America. His wife reported that about two weeks ago, he had some sort of spell. Severe pain in his chest , into his right arm. The doctors there said it was heat stroke. They perscribed pain pills and sent him on his way. She reports now that when he walks 5 to 6...

by User avatar help in South America

Atrial Fibrilation

Hi, I had irregular hear beating problems, and sometimes felt like my heart can’t bump any faster. Diagnose is Atrial Fibrilaton. What is actually atrial fibrilation?

by User avatar Guest

extreme heart pain and numbness

I am 17 and have been using ecstacy for about a year. ( I know its bad but I need to fill you in) Last night I ate two pills and the rest of the night went down hill.Only other users would be able to understand all the stuff i seem , but the main point is I tripped right out. Last night my heart...

by User avatar keri199046903

How often to exercise?

How often do you recommend a (gentle) cardio workout? I'm 61, recently returned to the gym, and being investigated for probable angina. Tonight I managed to keep my heart rate in the desired range for most of the time - although it went a little high on the cross-trainer, but no pain etc.! If I...

by User avatar asc0146661

Do I need to take statin to lower my risk of heart disease?

I would like to know if I am really need to take statins. My total cholestrol is 187, LDL 98, Hdl,74,triglcerides 73. My Dr. did an advanced cardiovasular risk markers test and I have Lp(a) of 41, KIF6 genotype 719 Arg/Arg, Fibrinogen 446. I also have a TSH level of 4.8. I do not take any...

by User avatar Betty Hyatt