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Hello doctor! Recently, I often have trouble breathing even when I sit and do nothing, my chest seems to be constricted, making me breathe very uncomfortable, when I'm nervous, my heart beats quite hard and fast. So the doctor asked me if shortness of breath, chest spasms, palpitations, and fast and strong heartbeats are signs of cardiovascular disease and how to handle it? Hope the doctor will consult and answer soon. Thank you sincerely!
Dai (2000)
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Hello! The expression "... shortness of breath even when sitting and doing nothing, the chest seems to be constricted, making me very uncomfortable when I breathe, when I'm nervous, my heart beats quite strong and fast. ..." are non-specific symptoms of many organs in the chest such as the cardiovascular system (heart and blood vessels in the chest), respiratory system (lungs, pleura), digestive system (stomach, esophagus), chest wall (muscle, fascia, bone, nerve...) ... For example, when you have reflux esophagitis, you may also have spasm-type chest pain and sensations. shortness of breath such as chest pain due to coronary artery disease or pneumonia, pulmonary infarction...or even pain caused by inflammation or muscle spasms in the chest wall. When the chest hurts and there is a feeling of shortness of breath, there will be a feeling of the heart beating fast...
So based on the symptoms you describe, it is not enough basis to diagnose cardiovascular disease. Therefore, doctors encourage you to go to a medical facility or hospital under Vinmec Health System to perform a general health examination or give priority to a cardiology examination for specific advice. Thank you for trusting and sending the question: "Difficulty breathing, chest tightness, palpitations, rapid and strong heartbeat, is it a sign of cardiovascular disease?" to Vinmec. Hope to meet you one day soon for an in-depth consultation. Best regards!
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Answered by Master, Doctor Cao Thanh Tam - Cardiologist - Cardiovascular Center - Vinmec Central Park International General Hospital
