Swelling of the legs or feet. Low-grade fever. Pounding or racing heartbeat, also called heart palpitations. Shortness of breath when lying down. Swelling of the belly, also called the abdomen. The specific symptoms depend on the type of pericarditis.
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Get started with these eight tips to boost your heart health: 1. Don't smoke or use tobacco. One of the best things you can do for your heart is to stop smoking or using smokeless tobacco. Even if you're not a smoker, be sure to stay away from secondhand smoke. Chemicals in tobacco can damage the heart and blood vessels.
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It can lead to a heart attack, chest pain or a stroke. Symptoms of coronary artery disease can include: Chest pain, chest tightness, chest pressure and chest discomfort, called angina. Shortness of breath. Pain in the neck, jaw, throat, upper belly or back. Pain, numbness, weakness or coldness in the legs or arms if the blood vessels in those ...
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Atherosclerosis is a specific type of arteriosclerosis. Atherosclerosis is the buildup of fats, cholesterol and other substances in and on the artery walls. This buildup is called plaque. The plaque can cause arteries to narrow, blocking blood flow. The plaque also can burst, leading to a blood clot. Although atherosclerosis is often considered ...
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Symptoms. Symptoms of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy can include one or more of the following: Chest pain, especially during exercise. Fainting, especially during or just after exercise or other physical activity. Sensation of fast, fluttering or pounding heartbeats called palpitations. Shortness of breath, especially during exercise.
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Chest pain may be a symptom of a heart attack. Seek help right away if you have severe chest pain or pressure, especially when combined with pain in the arm or jaw or difficulty breathing. Make an appointment with your health care provider if: Heartburn occurs more than twice a week; Symptoms persist despite use of nonprescription medications
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A heart arrhythmia may feel like a fluttering, pounding or racing heartbeat. Some heart arrhythmias are harmless. Others may cause life-threatening symptoms. There are times when it is OK to have a fast or slow heartbeat. For example, the heart may beat faster with exercise or slow down during sleep.
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