Cardiovascular Disorders and Diseases Medical Answers

Many people experience chest discomfort described as spasm or vague pain, and sometimes it is difficult to determine the exact nature and etiology of such discomfort. Heart attack is the most feared condition that can present with chest discomfort and always must be ruled out first. Other reasons

When I was 20 years old I had this same heart pinching pain myself. It comes and goes and stays for 1-2 seconds. Sometimes it comes once a week and sometimes every day. It is sharp in quality and when it comes, it is aggravated by deep breathing. I was so scared I may have a heart condition and

I have been asked this question many times before; this fluttering sensation is a common complaint among patients of all ages. It is often caused by muscle twitches, although sometimes it can be confused with palpitations and arrhythmias. Muscle twitching is caused by one muscle fiber contractions

The most important advice to start with is "Never ignore chest pain!" When I was a senior medical student I used to stay late at the hospital. One day at the emergency department around 8 pm a patient walked in with upper stomachache and mild chest pain. The intern examined the patient and took a

Heart palpitations, shortness of breath while going up the stairs (exercise intolerance), shortness of breath and coughing when lying down, waking up in the middle of the night with feeling of suffocation, swelling of the uncles and feet are common symptoms of heart failure. Heart failure is a

Veins are covered with two layers the skin and a layer of fat located underneath the skin, and that's why veins are not visible in the majority of people. Veins become visible when the skin becomes thinner or when they are filled with more blood. Visible veins could be caused by benign conditions

Feeling a strong heart beat in the chest is referred to as heart palpitations. Many people become terrified when they feel palpitations. Palpitation does not mean your heart is sick. Palpitation is defined as being aware of your heartbeat. Many have experienced this fluttering sensation in the

Is it normal to hear your heart beat in your ear? The answer, as usual in medicine, it depends! The first thing you should ask yourself is what kind of sound do you hear exactly? - Because hearing Keanu Reeves whispering something in your ear requires a prompt visit to a psychiatrist. - Hearing

The medical term used for a fast heartbeat is tachycardia. When discussing tachycardia several factors should be taken into consideration including a patient's age, other symptoms and the past medical history. In young adults tachycardia is most often benign "Idiopathic Tachycardia" this is the