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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.

How does having a heart attack effect your body?

I don’t feel well last two weeks. I have a chest pain but it’s not so strong. My friend told me that it can be a sign for a heart attack. First I thought that it can not happen to me. But now I’m worried. Can somebody tell me how does having a heart attack effect your body?

by User avatar nikita88961881

Is there difference between defibrillator and a pacemaker?

Hello! I have found very interesting information on the internet about defibrillator and a pacemaker. As I can see, these two devices are very similar (or same?). So, I want to ask you following: Is there difference between defibrillator and a pacemaker? I hope you will know to answer me this. Thank...

by User avatar Guest

Incisional Infection

What is infections prevention procedure of surgical site? My mother in law had open heart surgery twice in three weeks because first time they infected her. It was incision infection.

by User avatar Guest

Getting Heart Palpetations

I am 50 years old and have been getting palpitations over the last two months. My resting pulse rate has been between 95 and 105. Because of these symptoms, I have done ECG, which came back as normal. Doctor told me that my heart sounds fine. I wonder what caused heart palpitations, and can that be...

by User avatar Guest

chest pain going through to back and down left arm.

Answered by a doctor

Tonight I started to have what I thought was heartburn. I started to become concerned when it started to go through to my back by my sholder blade and down my left arm and up my neck a little bit. I checked my pulse and blood pressure. my BP was fine but my pulse was fast. it came in waves and...

by User avatar mammacarter192426

chest pain for over two years, recent pain in wrist and hand

Answered by a doctor

i have been having chest pain for over two years now. I went to the emergencey room last year they took e-ray and blood work. both came out with nothing. went to natureopath said i had 5 ribs out . recently have pain in left wrist and hand. What is this?

by User avatar anne@ortelco.net

What meds are used for paplpitations?

Hello, folks. My friend has been recently diagnosed paplpitations. He had some symptoms before, so he visited a doctor. I would like to know something more about the treatment. What meds are used for this condition? I would really appreciate all your replies. Thanks to all who answer my post. Bye!

by User avatar pascale112261167

How to recover faster after a heart attack?

Hi, guys. My father had a heart attack last week. Fortunately, he survived, but he was in heavy condition. I was wondering how to recover faster after this. Does anyone know to answer me this? I will really appreciate if someone could. This is really important to me. Bye bye, guys!

by User avatar kenneth80453091

Is there a way to prevent left ventricular failure?

My mother is 57 years old and it seems like she is having some health issues, heart ones more accurately. She also has hyperthyroidism, and it seems like those two conditions are related. Doctor mentioned there is a great possibility of left ventricular failure. Is there a way to prevent that?

by User avatar alie190263285

sharp pain directly in my sternum

Answered by a doctor

i am a relatively healthy 28 yr old, ive never had an issue until about a week ago, i started to pull shallow breaths, like my lungs were expanding, but im not getting air...its only gotten worse, ive tried stretching,deep breaths, etc..(now when i work out, i actually lose my breath,wheezy...never...

by User avatar Guest