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. Read more...
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 Read more...
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 Read more...
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—and Read more...
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 Read more...
My mother was having chest pain and I urged her to go to the ER. She was discharged with a diagnoses of acid reflux. Three days later she was on the operating table undergoing quintuple Read more...
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 Read more...
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! For this article I consulted with Dr. Michael Read more...
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 Read more...