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There are many different types of diseases that affect the heart, each with their own set of symptoms. Generalized heart related symptoms include;

  • Shortness of breath
  • Pain, discomfort or tightness of the chest
  • Dizziness
  • Heart palpitations
  • Quickened heart rate
  • Sweating
  • Fainting
  • Irregular heartbeat

Diagnosing a heart disorder will require a doctor's visit. Some tests that might be used to determine Heart disease involve an EKG or ECG, chest X-rays, ultra sound, echo-cardiogram, CT scans, etc.

Symptoms of a heart attack may be Discomfort, pressure, heaviness, or pain in the chest, arm, or below the breastbone, Rapid or irregular heartbeats, Sweating, nausea, vomiting, or dizziness etc.. During a heart attack, symptoms typically last 30 minutes or longer and are not relieved by rest or oral medications. Initial symptoms may start as a mild discomfort that progresses to significant pain.

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