How long does heart disease generally hurt?

Written by Cai Li E
Cardiology
Updated on December 11, 2024
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1. Chest pain caused by angina due to coronary heart disease is located in the middle to lower third of the sternum, with unclear boundaries. It is often triggered by physical activities or emotional excitement and may radiate to the throat, lower jaw, left shoulder, and inner side of the left arm. The pain lasts for a few minutes to more than ten minutes, typically between three to five minutes, and rarely exceeds half an hour. It can be relieved by rest or by taking nitroglycerin under the tongue. The nature of the pain is feelings of stuffiness, pressure, or constriction, and may also feel like a burning sensation, but is not sharp like needle pricks or cuts.

2. The location and nature of the chest pain in acute myocardial infarction are the same as with angina, but it lasts longer, is more severe, and its triggers are less evident. It can occur even while at rest, accompanied by symptoms such as sweating, nausea, vomiting, heart palpitations, and difficulty breathing. Unlike with angina, regular rest or taking nitroglycerin under the tongue does not completely alleviate the pain.

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The cause of cor pulmonale

Cor pulmonale, also known as pulmonary heart disease, refers to the increased pulmonary vascular resistance caused by pathological changes in the bronchi, lung tissue, thorax, or pulmonary vessels, leading to pulmonary arterial hypertension and subsequent structural and functional changes in the right ventricle. This condition is clinically referred to as cor pulmonale. The causes of cor pulmonale can be divided into three main categories: The first category is diseases of the bronchi and lungs, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), which accounts for approximately 80%-90% of cases. Other causes include bronchial asthma, bronchiectasis, severe pulmonary tuberculosis, interstitial pneumonia, and more. The second category involves diseases related to disorders of thoracic cage movement, such as various thoracic deformities, kyphoscoliosis, spinal tuberculosis, arthritis leading to extensive pleural adhesions, and deformities caused by thoracic plastic surgery. The third category includes pulmonary vascular diseases, such as pulmonary arterial hypertension, pulmonary thromboembolism, and other conditions leading to narrowing or blockage of pulmonary arteries, all of which can progress to cor pulmonale.

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Can people with heart disease drink alcohol?

Patients with heart disease should not drink alcohol, especially those with severe heart conditions, including heart failure and arrhythmias. Drinking alcohol can excite the sympathetic nervous system, increase heart rate, enhance myocardial oxygen consumption, increase cardiac burden, and worsen arrhythmias and heart failure. Additionally, patients with organic heart disease who regularly require medication should avoid alcohol. Alcohol can chemically interact with certain medications or reduce their effectiveness, potentially harming the body.

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Can people with heart disease drink alcohol?

Patients with heart disease should not consume alcohol, especially those with severe heart conditions such as coronary heart disease, severe arrhythmias, and viral myocarditis. These patients especially should avoid alcohol as they need to use many medications during treatment. If they consume alcohol, the alcohol entering the body can chemically interact with some medications, leading to reduced efficacy, diminished effects, or causing side effects. Additionally, for these heart disease patients, consuming alcohol can increase the burden on the heart and exacerbate symptoms of heart disease.

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Is heart palpitations a heart disease?

Palpitations are one of the main symptoms of cardiovascular disease, but they should not be equated with it. Some palpitations do not accompany arrhythmias and can also occur in normal people, especially when lying on the left side, which might be noticeable. It is commonly seen in normal individuals who are nervous and sensitive, as well as in some anxious people. Normal people might experience palpitations during intense exercise; these could be due to sinus tachycardia or a high-output circulatory state, but most other cases should be evaluated to exclude heart disease.

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Is congenital heart disease heart cancer?

Congenital heart disease primarily refers to the abnormal development of the heart and blood vessels during the fetal period, leading to cardiovascular malformations. It is the most common type of heart disease in children, with an incidence rate of about 6-8 per 1,000 live births. Generally, congenital heart disease refers to malformations during the development of the fetal heart. The exact causes of this condition are still not completely understood. However, actively preventing viral infectious diseases in the early stages of pregnancy and avoiding certain high-risk factors associated with the disease play a significant role in preventing congenital heart disease in children. It should be noted that congenital heart disease represents malformations in the development of the heart and is not a form of heart cancer, hence there is no terminology that describes it as such.