Chest Pain Tips

Chest pain is a common problem that most people experience. Chest pain can signal anything from a muscle cramp to even an impending heart attack. You should never ignore symptoms of chest pain as it can signal a serious underlying disorder. The details about chest pain are not described here as it is beyond the scope of this article. The focus is on various homeopathic remedies to treat symptoms of chest pain.

Why homeopathy?
Homeopathy is an alternative system of medicine that was ...more

My child complains of Chest Pain. Should you be worried?

Chest pain is a common complaint among children. For a parent, it can be worrisome because there is a natural tendency to associate chest pain with the heart. The good news is, in more than 95% of cases, chest pain is non-cardiac in origin.

What signs will tell me that the pain may be related to the heart?

Chest pain that occurs in association with certain pointers needs a thorough evaluation. Some of the feature...more

Aortic valve stenosis is a heart condition in which the valve to the biggest artery- the one which provides oxygen-rich blood to our body, called aorta, is narrowed. This prevents the valve from opening fully, obstructing the blood flow from your heart into your body.

When the aortic valve doesn t open, your heart needs to work harder to pump blood to your body making the heart muscle weak. If left undiagnosed aortic stenosis is fatal.

Symptoms

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Valvar aortic stenosis, commonly called aortic stenosis, is a disorder which occurs when the aortic valve of the heart becomes narrow. The narrowing of the valve prevents its full opening, and hence, blood flow from the heart to the aorta is restricted. When the aortic valve gets obstructed, the heart has to exert much more effort to pump the blood. The heart muscles get weakened as a result. This condition is more common in children.

Diagnosis of Valvar Aortic Stenosis:
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A sensation of pain in the chest is almost automatically associated with having a heart attack. While it is true that it is one of the best indicators of a heart attack, there are quite a few other things which can cause one s chest to pain and not all need to necessarily be as time critical as a heart attack. So, what are the various things one should be aware of when it comes to pain in the chest? In order to understand chest pain better, it is first very important to understand the various ty...more

The term 'chest pain is a very common term and is usually used in day to day life. Basically, chest pain refers to the pain that may generate in your chest, shoulder and can travel to your ribs, jaws and towards your arms. The feeling of the pain can be sharp or dull, depending on the severity of your condition and cause. The problem is no more limited to aged people, as now the problem is increasing among young individuals also.

There can be several reasons behind chest pain. You need...more

आपके सीने के दाहिने हिस्से में दर्द कई कारणों से हो सकता है, लेकिन ज्यादातर छाती की समस्या आपके दिल से संबंधित नहीं होती है. वास्तव में, आपकी छाती के दाईं और दर्द आमतौर पर दिल का दौरा पड़ने का परिणाम नहीं है.

आपकी छाती अन्य अंगों और ऊतकों का घर होता है जहाँ सूजन या चोट लग सकते हैं, जिससे आपको दर्द महसूस हो सकता है. कोई भी दर्द या पीड़ा मांसपेशियों में खिंचाव, संक्रमण, तनाव या चिंता या आपके दिल से असंबंधित अन्य स्थितियों के कारण होता है. इस लेख में इसके अन्य कारणों, लक्षण और उपचार के बारे...more

Heart attack, also known as myocardial infarction, is a severe condition where the death of the heart muscle occurs because of the loss of blood supply. The blood loss usually happens because of the blockage of a coronary artery. Due to electrical instability, ventricular fibrillation is caused. Heart attacks may result in permanent brain damage or even death.

Symptoms of Heart Attack: There are many early symptoms and signs of heart attack, which should be recognized. Symptoms of a hea...more

An ECG, or electrocardiograph, is a procedure to detect abnormalities in your heart by looking for unusual electrical signals from it. It is performed with the help of a machine called the electrocardiogram. This process is usually painless, and with very low risks for turning invasive. Therefore, it is recommended if you think you might have major heart disease. However, consulting your doctor before it is necessary.

She/he may prescribe it for you only when you have symptoms like ches...more

Heart Blocks are a result of plaque buildup in your arteries, which blocks blood flow and circulation to the heart, causing heart muscle damage and heightens the risk for heart attack and stroke.
Arteries which have smooth and elastic walls become thick and restrict blood flow from the cholesterol deposits over the years. Blood clots can also block the arteries that supply oxygen rich blood to the heart. These can eventually lead to strokes and heart attacks.

Some warning signs that...more