Question 1

where exactly is the heart located in the body?

Accepted Answer

Middle of the chest: it's pretty much in the middle of the chest. the tip is pointed a bit to the left, but most of it is behind the breastbone. that's why we often have to divide the breastbone to do heart surgery.

Question 2

where is my heart be placed in my body?

Accepted Answer

Heart: Heart is behind the lower third of your breast bone.

Question 3

connection between body type and heart size?

Accepted Answer

There is to a limit: Generally heart size will increase with an individual's size (to a point).  This is why heart chamber volumes are indexed to a person's bsa (body surface area).  Normal values for these measures are well established.

Question 4

how do abnormal heart rhythms occur in the body?

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Abnormal heartrhythm: The major reason for abnormal heart rhythm happens because of automaticity in the heart cells, this can happen when cells get abnormally  excited from various reasons.

Question 5

how long does the heart beat after removed from body?

Accepted Answer

Automaticity: The heart will beat unattached to the body for 10 hours.

Question 6

what food are good to eat for a healthy heart and body?

Accepted Answer

The macronutrients: are protein, good fats, and carbs.  We need them all.  Avoid junk food, especially anything w/high fructose core syrup in it, like soda.  See your doc to make sure the food plan you are thinking of is good for you.  Coenzyme Q 10 is a good supplement for overall cardiovascular health.  Peace and good health.

Question 7

do people ever get a second heart implanted into my body?

Accepted Answer

Second heart: It is technically possible to implant a second heart, it would be problematic.

Question 8

why do i feel my heart beating all over my body when i am sick?

Accepted Answer

Adrenaline: I dont know what you mean by "sick" but when we are under stress or have a fever, the body produces adrenaline which makes the heart beat stronger + louder, like after we finish sprinting or climbing a hill. By itself the awareness of heartbeat is not a bad sign unless the rate is unexpectedly fast (like &gt; 110-120 a minute) or irregular. But there is still the question of why you feel sick.

Question 9

is it possible to be born with a heart on the right side of his body?

Accepted Answer

Dextrocardia: This is a rare but recognised entity that is often grouped with various abnormalities in the heart, the abdominal organs, lobes of the lung, and other problems.Some are an isolated issue.

Question 10

i can feel my heart beating in random places in my body! is this normal?

Accepted Answer

Generally normal: Its completely normal to feel the heart beat at places in the body where the arteries that carry blood from the heart are close to the surface and easily felt. This includes the wrist, the neck, the groin, your feet and in some individuals the upper abdomen and  temples. Overwhelmongly this is normal. If the pulse is irregular this could indicate a medical problem and a doctor should be consulted.

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