Is grade two heart disease serious?

Written by Liu Ying
Cardiology
Updated on May 10, 2025
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Heart disease includes many types, such as chronic heart failure, acute myocardial infarction, rheumatic heart disease, arrhythmias, and more. If it is chronic heart failure with NYHA class II, it means the patient's physical activity is slightly limited, there are no symptoms at rest, but symptoms of heart failure may appear under normal activities. How serious NYHA class II chronic heart failure is needs to be analyzed based on the specific issue because this classification is quite subjective. Other factors, such as the patient’s echocardiographic ejection fraction, the end-diastolic diameter of the left ventricle, the underlying disease of the patient, the value of B-type natriuretic peptides, etc., need to be considered in a comprehensive analysis to judge the severity of the patient's condition.

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How long does heart disease generally hurt?

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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Is grade two heart disease serious?

Heart disease includes many types, such as chronic heart failure, acute myocardial infarction, rheumatic heart disease, arrhythmias, and more. If it is chronic heart failure with NYHA class II, it means the patient's physical activity is slightly limited, there are no symptoms at rest, but symptoms of heart failure may appear under normal activities. How serious NYHA class II chronic heart failure is needs to be analyzed based on the specific issue because this classification is quite subjective. Other factors, such as the patient’s echocardiographic ejection fraction, the end-diastolic diameter of the left ventricle, the underlying disease of the patient, the value of B-type natriuretic peptides, etc., need to be considered in a comprehensive analysis to judge the severity of the patient's condition.

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Which place is the best for a heart disease massage?

Premature cardiac contractions can occur in normal individuals. For younger people, fewer than 3 contractions per minute generally poses no issue, whereas for older individuals, fewer than 5 per minute is considered normal. However, it is recommended to conduct a 24-hour Holter monitor test. If this test shows more than 10,000 occurrences in 24 hours, it is advisable to consult a specialist to determine if medication or hospital treatment, such as radiofrequency ablation, is needed. Additionally, it is crucial to investigate the causes of premature cardiac contractions. If serious diseases are ruled out, it may be helpful to massage corresponding acupoints. Generally, massaging acupoints like the Neiguan and Hegu, which are associated with the kidney and heart meridians, is suggested. Massage of the Fuxi acupoint is also recommended; located at the front of the thigh, it is easier to massage when seated with the knee bent at a 90-degree angle.

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What foods should people with heart disease eat?

Patients with heart disease should adopt a diet that is low in fat, salt, and oil in their daily lives, and they should try to eat more fruits and vegetables that are high in vitamins, trace elements, and dietary fiber. They can frequently eat foods such as sea cucumber, eggs, milk, beef tendon, lean meat, rabbit meat, belt fish, yellow croaker, shrimp, and others that contain a good amount of high-quality protein needed by the human body, and have lower cholesterol. Continuous consumption over time can enhance the body's immunity and disease resistance.

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How do you get heart disease?

There are many causes of heart disease, the most common being coronary atherosclerotic heart disease, which is due to long-term hyperlipidemia leading to arteriosclerosis. After the coronary arteries harden, the lumen narrows, resulting in insufficient myocardial blood supply and the onset of coronary heart disease. Rheumatic heart disease occurs when the body is infected with streptococcus and does not receive adequate treatment, leading to an abnormal immune response that attacks the heart valves, causing valve damage. Pulmonary heart disease is caused by long-term insufficient ventilation leading to emphysema, and pulmonary hypertension increases the resistance on the heart, causing right ventricular hypertrophy.