Shortness of breath, especially during activities that increase the heart rate, can be an early indicator of HCM. Chest pain, which often feels like tightness or pressure, may arise during physical ...

Heart attacks and angina can feel alarmingly similar, but knowing the differences can save your life. Symptoms like chest ...

For the last century, heart disease has sat atop the list as the most common cause of death among U.S. adults. And symptoms often start with something other than the severe or sudden chest pain that ...

While it's normal to feel a little breathless with moderate or vigorous exercise, shortness of breath when walking short distances warrants a medical evaluation. There are multiple causes, some less ...

Heart attack symptoms in women can differ from the classic warning signs portrayed in men. Women may notice symptoms such as shortness of breath, nausea or overwhelming fatigue, sometimes without even ...

Many symptoms of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) are mild, particularly in the early stages of the disease, so they may be easy to dismiss. Symptoms such as shortness of breath during exercise, ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 66-year-old male who gets shortness of breath when walking up a hill or on a trail. I had a stent put in in 2002, and I had a stress test done. My doctor said it was fine, but ...

Chest discomfort can be equal parts frightening and confusing: Is the pressure or pain in your chest signaling a cardiac emergency — or a simple case of heartburn or indigestion? Sometimes, an ...