Question 1

which layer of heart is affected in heart attack ?

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The Inner One: Blood vessels run from the outside of the heart to the inside, so the area that gets hit first is what we call "endocardium" - it's the layer of heart muscle on the inside of the heart chambers. That said, that's only where the damage starts. Depending on the severity of the heart attack, it can involve the entire thickness of the heart wall.

Question 2

which layer of the heart is affected by pericarditis?

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Pericarditis: In short, it is the pericardium that is affected by pericarditis.  This is the thin sac-like membrane, protective covering of the heart.

Question 3

i m 61 yrs old. i have high bp problem & for it i take talma am. i get pins kind of sensation in heart or a layer sensation for some minutes. when i sleep my hands get numb.also when i lay on one side i get pain in left collarbone. what to do?

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: Be certain your blood K is not low and you do not have primary aldosteronism. Your symptoms are common when the K gets low. Go to hyperaldosteronism.org to learn more.

Question 4

whats a heart murmor?

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Murmur: A murmur is a noise caused by turbulent flow in a vessel or the heart. Anemia often causes an increased heart rate which can cause a murmur. Abnormal valves or connections between chambers can also cause murmur.

Question 5

what causes a inlarge heart?

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Cardiomegaly: Heart enlargement has many causes ranging from high blood pressure to various forms of cardiomyopathy and valvular diseases. See and md if this is a concern.

Question 6

whats an innocents heart murmor ?

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See below: An innocent heart murmur is one which the doctor feels does not signify any underlying problem. A soft heart murmur can be a normal physical exam finding.

Question 7

what happens if your heart fails?

Accepted Answer

Heart failure: Heart failure means the heart is not pumping adequate output to satisfy the bodies needs. Usually this results in fluid retention, fatigue, edema, and shortness of breath. There is a form called diastolic failure in which the heart pumps adequately but to do this requires high intracranial pressures and fluid retention.

Question 8

my heart is pain continues 10 hrs.

Accepted Answer

Seek help: Please go to the emergency department if you have shorness of breath, nausea, sweats, pain to the jaw or left arm, and pain like a pressure on your chest. Otherwise, you can try an over-the-counter antacid to see if the pain may be gastro esophageal reflux-related or simethicone for gas.

Question 9

what causes heart conjested failer?

Accepted Answer

CHF: Congestive heart failure, or chf, is a decreased ability of the heart to pump properly. Symptoms can include shortness of breath, decreased stamina or leg swelling. CHF is typically due to an underlying condition such as lung disease or a previous heart attack.

Question 10

i have heart spasms and i'm only 19?

Accepted Answer

Palpitations?: Do you feel extra beats or skipped beats?  Or do you mean you're feeling squeezing sensations in your heart?  At your age, either is usually benign and you should review your diet.  For example, caffeine in sodas, coffee, tea, etc. may cause these symptoms.  Cut out junk food, fatty or greasy foods.  Make an appointment with your doctor to review your entire history and the symptom pattern.

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