How can you detect a heart condition on yourself?

Answer 1

This is not easy because most people jump to the worst case possibility. Everyone has their heart jump once in a while and sometimes the heart races so fast you think it will burst but nearly all of this is normal. What isn't normal is a pressure behind the breast bone or a leapfrogging feeling of the heart. Those should be checked out by a doctor as soon as you can. If pain in the left arm or shoulder accompanies the pressure then it is very important you see a doctor. These are symptoms of a heart struggling because of blocked arteries which can lead to an attack. If you are unable to breath easily can also be a symptom. If your ankles swell and retain fluids, lightheadedness are also signs of bad circulation. SEE YOUR DOCTOR, don't second guess yourself.