Three Easy Ways to Cure Obsessive Pulse Taking Anxiety
There are three tricks that will go a long ways in ending your anxiety and obsession over taking your pulse, even if you take it a hundred times a day. […]
Six Surprising Warning Signs of Heart Trouble
There are six surprising signs that warn of serious heart trouble. Don’t assume that the absence of the classic chest pain and trouble breathing mean there can’t be anything wrong with your heart. These signs [...]
Are You More Likely to Survive Heart Attack if You Exercise?
Yes, those who exercise can still get a heart attack, but at least this means they’re less likely to die from a heart attack when compared to sedentary people. […]
Why Pain in Both Legs Can Mean Heart Attack within Five Years
Pain in both legs that won’t respond to standard treatments or exercise may be a sign of a pending heart attack or one a few years later. It’s quite simple to understand: The process that [...]
Shoulder Pain from Heart Attack vs. Pinched Nerve in Neck
There are distinctions in the shoulder pain from a heart attack vs. a pinched nerve in the neck. But does this mean you can self-diagnose? Shoulder pain from a heart attack can come on fairly [...]
Sudden Sharp Chest Pains on Left Side: Causes
There’s actually quite a few causes of sudden sharp pain on the left side of one’s chest, ranging from heart problems to serious lung conditions to harmless muscle strains. Causes of Sharp Chest Pain on [...]
If You Had a Heart Problem Would Chest Hurt if Pressed?
So if you have a heart problem like severely clogged arteries or a rhythm disorder, would pressing your fingers or palm on your chest bring out any pain? What if you were having a heart [...]
Are You Scared Your Shoulder Pain Might Mean a Heart Problem?
Shoulder pain is linked to heart disease and might even mean a heart attack in progress. But this doesn’t mean you should panic every time your shoulder aches or you get a twinge of pain [...]
Why Bodybuilding Is NOT Bad for Your Heart
Ever wonder if bodybuilding is bad for the heart? Some people believe that bodybuilding, or getting “too much” muscle, is bad for the heart. But next time you see a man or woman with muscles [...]
Here’s WHY an Energy Drink May Cause a Heart Attack
WHY are energy drinks suspected as a cause for heart attacks in some people? Don’t assume it’s the caffeine. How often do you hear of people dropping from heart attacks because they drink five cups [...]
How a Young, Fit Person Has a Heart Attack
Here is a careful explanation of how a young, fit athlete could drop from a heart attack. Assume the athlete is not on any drugs or medications, and does not have a congenital heart defect. [...]
How a Heart Attack Occurs without Blocked Arteries
Explanation for how a heart attack can happen with or without a blockage: Why blockages of only 30-50% are a higher risk for a catastrophic cardiac event than severely blocked arteries are. It’s hard to [...]
PVCs after Eating Not Caused by Food
A cardiologist says that PVCs or heart palpitations after eating are not caused by the food or the physical act of eating. "Blood flow is shunted to the intestine after eating, so we can digest [...]
Shortness of Breath from Heart Problem vs. Narcotic Drugs
Is there a way to distinguish between breathing difficulty from angina and from narcotic painkiller side effects? Narcotic painkillers can cause trouble breathing as a side effect, yet angina as well can result in this [...]
Why Thin Heart Attack Survivors Have Higher Mortality Risk
A report says that lean people have an increased risk of death five years after a heart attack, but there’s a flaw in this report. So if you're plus size, don't rejoice just yet. Plus [...]
The Cause of a Heartbeat in Your Ear
You are not imagining hearing or feeling a heartbeat in your ear, as this is real and has a definite cause. The phenomenon of having a heartbeat in your ear even has a name! “At [...]
PVCs After Exercise: Forerunner of Heart Attack?
Have you been having PVCs right after you stop exercising, as in, you’ve been running on a treadmill or doing the burpees or pushups, and within seconds of ceasing the activity…you feel the premature ventricular [...]
What It Means to Feel Your Pulse Everywhere
“Feeling of the pulse at different locations in the body can be completely normal,” says Chester M. Hedgepeth, III, MD, PhD, Executive Chief of Cardiology at Care New England. “Importantly, all the arteries in the [...]
Chest Pain, ER Visit: Follow-Up within 30 Days Is Critical
You’re not out of the woods if a doctor discharges you from the emergency room after you reported chest pain. It may be a matter of life or death that you follow up within 30 [...]
Are Heart Attacks with No Chest Pain Less Severe?
Is there a link between how mild or severe chest pain is, and how mild or massive a heart attack is? Heart attacks often come with chest pain, but some come without or with just [...]
Why a Looming Heart Attack Can Cause Nausea, Vomiting
©Lorra Garrick Vomiting and nausea can be a sign that a heart attack is imminent. This is not about an actual heart attack in progress, but vomiting and nausea as a warning sign [...]
Racing Heart after Climbing Stairs: Cause & Solution
If your heart races after you climb a flight of stairs, here’s one reason why and how to solve this problem. When I worked as a personal trainer at a large gym, I’d have my [...]
Which Side Chest Pain More Likely Means Heart Attack, Illness?
A cardiologist explains which side that chest pain is more likely to mean a heart problem or attack. “Typically, left sided chest pain is more common in patients with angina and/or heart attacks,” says Donna [...]
Trouble Breathing During or After Exercise, No Chest Pain
Find out a most unlikely cause of difficulty breathing IN during or after exercise in the absence of chest pain in an otherwise healthy person. Suppose you just had your heart checked and everything’s normal, [...]
Why a PVC Can Cause Coughing
A cardiologist offers a simple explanation for why PVCs can cause some people to cough. PVC stands for premature ventricular contraction, and some people can’t help but cough after having one of these episodes. The [...]
Does Back Pain with Chest Pain Mean a Heart Attack?
What are the odds that if you uexplainably feel pain in both your back and your chest that it's a heart attack? Perhaps you’ve read that back pain can signal an oncoming heart attack, or [...]
Sharp Sudden Pain in Upper Arm: Non-Cardiac Cause
Find out what can likely cause a sudden sharp pain in the upper arm that’s not related to your heart. If you’ve been experiencing episodes of a sudden and sharp pain located in your upper [...]
Can Resting Pulse in 90s from Stress Harm the Heart?
Find out what can happen if stress is causing your resting heart rate to be in the 90s. Have you noticed that whenever you take your resting heart rate, it’s in the 90s, even though [...]
Costochondritis vs. Heart Attack, Angina: Symptom Comparison
People with costochondritis may say it “feels like a heart attack,” that the pain can be severe, but is there a way to tell the difference? Is there a way for a layperson to tell [...]
HEART BYPASS SURGERY (CABG): RISKS, COMPLICATIONS, RECOVERY
My mother had quintuple bypass surgery, so I was inspired to interview a cardiothoracic surgeon to answer the many questions I had. These questions are based on my mother’s symptoms and other concerns following surgery. [...]
Swollen Neck, Face & Arms: Get to ER Immediately!
If you have a swollen neck, face and arms, this can mean a life-threatening condition that could result in brain death. The expert source for this article about the cause of a swollen neck, face [...]
Chest Pain with a Cough: 3 Most Likely Causes
The three most likely causes of chest pain with cause can kill you, and two within minutes of getting the symptoms. The expert source for this article about the causes of chest pain that is [...]
Chest Tightness but No Trouble Breathing: Should You Worry?
A cardiologist addresses the issue of whether or not chest tightness, but no shortness of breath, should be worrisome. Have you been experiencing tightness in your chest, but no problem breathing, no shortness of breath [...]
Severe Chest Pain from GERD Can Mimic Heart Attack Feeling
The chest pain from GERD can feel just like the chest pain that occurs during a heart attack or one that's about to occur. GERD is a very common condition. Unfortunately, the chest pain that [...]
Chest Pain, Vomiting, Heart Attack, Anxiety: How Are They Related?
Chest pain with sudden nausea leading to vomiting, along with sudden sweating and/or shortness of breath can mean a heart attack either in progress or soon about to happen. “The vagus nerve provides connection between [...]
How Long Can Chest Pain from a Panic Attack Last?
The chest pain that comes from a panic attack can last surprisingly long, tricking you into thinking you're having a heart attack in progress. On the other hand, a panic attack may cause chest pain [...]
How Not to Miss Warning Signs of Future Heart Attack
You'd better believe that warning signs almost always exist for future heart attack. The warning signs are there; you just have to know how to spot them! A heart attack is serious business; how could [...]
Chest Pain & Shortness of Breath: When to Visit ER
Having chest pain and shortness of breath and wonder if this is an emergency? Chest pain and shortness of breath can signal an impending heart attack. Chest pain and shortness of breath can also be [...]