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What is a heart murmur?

I'm only 30 years old. Sometimes I feel my heart beating very quickly, right before it goes back to normal. Could this be a heart murmur?
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How does a heart attack affect the body?

If someone has a heart attack and survives, can they live a normal, active life?
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Does anger cause chest pain?

Can anger be the cause of my chest pain? My wife and I have been fighting for 2 weeks, on and off. And since then, I've been experiencing these sharp pains.
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What is open heart surgery?

My grandpa is scheduled for open heart surgery next week, and I'm not sure what's really involved. I know it's for a coronary artery bypass graft, but what does that mean? What...
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Can running cause chest pains?

My 10 year old son has pretty sharp chest pain while he runs. Is this a normal thing for him to experience? Should I take him to a doctor?
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High heart rate while exercising. Should I be concerned?

My heart rate feels like it goes really high when I exercise. I don't think it's normal. I know that your heart rate is supposed to increase while exercising but this is too...
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What does an EKG look for?

I need to have an EKG because my doctor noticed my irregular breathing and increased heart rate. What do these chest scans look for, usually? And if it finds nothing, would I...
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What are the home remedies for high blood pressure?

I'm 40 years old, and I have blood pressure problems. I do take medications for it, but I feel like I should be doing more. Is there any home remedies I can use to lower my blood...
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How long are you in the hospital after bypass surgery?

I need to have bypass surgery next week. How long would I be in hospital after surgery? How long will the whole recovery last?
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Is it possible to have a small heart attack?

I'm an older man, and a few weeks ago I had chest pain and shortness of breath, and I had to lie down for a while. It passed, but now I'm wondering if it was my heart. You can't...
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Do people recovering from heart surgery cough often?

My grandfather, 70, just had an angioplasty, and now it seems like he's dealing with a persistent cough. Is this reason to worry? Could a surgery like this cause his cough?
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Does blood pressure rise during exercise?

I'm in good shape for a man my age (55), but recently I was screened and told I had high blood pressure. I had been running before the appointment, though. Couldn't this be the...
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What is ischemic heart disease?

My friend recently had an exam with a cardiologist who said that he had ischemic heart disease. What is that? Would he have to live with this for the rest of his life?
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What makes one's heart skip a beat?

Why would it be that at night my heart seems to skip a beat or even two beats? Is this possible or am I just imagining it? During the day, I'm okay but at night I get really...
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What's involved in an EP study?

I need to have an electrophysiology study because my doctor wants a full understanding of my heartbeat, which feels abnormal. How is this study usually performed?
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Are there any foods or drinks that I should avoid with statins?

I'm currently on statins to lower my cholesterol, and I just started taking them. Are there any foods or drinks that I should avoid while taking them?
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What can I do to strengthen my heart?

My doctor says that my heart muscle is a lot weaker than it should be at my age. I'm in my late 30s and also a heavy smoker. Other than dropping the smoking habit, what are some...
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Why is acupuncture recommended for cardiovascular disease?

My doctor recommended acupuncture, actually, to lower my risk for cardiovascular diseases because I have a family history of cardiovascular diseases on my mom's side. Why is acupuncture...
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How does high blood pressure cause a stroke?

My grandmother's doctor cited that she had her stroke because of her blood pressure, which has always been really high. But I'm not understanding the connection well. How does...
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Can I drink coffee before my echocardiogram?

I have an echocardiogram in the next couple of days, and I just have a few questions on what I should do before my test. I'm a big coffee drinker, and I know I'm probably not...
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