Why Do We Have Pangs In Our Hearts?

Although they can alert us to important issues, heart twitches can also respond to stressful situations and even appear due to bad habits.

The heart is the hardest working organ in the human body. It beats approximately 115,000 times a day, 80 times a minute, and 42 million times a year, including when we are resting. In this way, the blood is responsible for pumping clean blood, rich in oxygen and various nutrients, to every tissue in our body. Although the cardiovascular system looks great, there are a  variety of things that commonly affect how it works or indicate that there is a problem. Among them are twitching in the heart, and although they are common, few people know exactly what they are due to.

If you want to know more about twitching in the heart, we invite you to read the rest of this article.

What exactly are twitching in the heart?

As the name suggests, it is an unpleasant feeling of pinching or small throbbing in the heart or chest.

They usually appear without warning, and cause, among other symptoms:

• Difficulty breathing
• Discomfort in the chest
• Pain
• Stress
• Anxiety

Why do we suffer from a twinge of the heart?

Pinches in the heart can be associated with a wide range of things, but the most common are:

1. Muscle tension

Most of the pinching sensations are usually due to muscle tension and it can easily happen at times when we are sucking in a lot of air.

To relieve them, the best thing to do is:

• Keep calm
• Breathe gently
• Wait for the pain to go away on its own

2. Anxiety and stress

Anxiety and stress can be direct causes of the pinching sensation, and this is due to the fact that they subject the body to conditions of excessive tension.

It is also common that the pinches do not appear at the time of tension. On the contrary, they show up more when you find yourself in a state of rest.

3. Hyperactivity

When our heart rate is high, we usually breathe more intensely, which can cause the heart to twitch.

4. Pericarditis

The pericarditis is a disease caused by inflammation of the pericardium, the membrane that covers the heart and has the following functions:

• Store the fluid that lubricates and reduces the friction of the heart
• Limit the movements of the heart
• Distribute heart pressure
• Isolate the heart, thus avoiding potential infections

Although it does not pose any major risks, this inflammation can be reduced with anti-inflammatory drugs.

5. Arrhythmias

Arrhythmias involve an altered heart rate, making it higher or lower than it should, which can cause strong pinching.

This condition can present because of:

• Tobacco consumption
• Anxiety
• Stress
• Caffeine consumption
• Excessive sport
• Obesity

6. Myocardial infarction

The myocardium is the muscle tissue of the heart which is responsible for pumping blood through the circulatory system by means of contractions.

Failure or infarction of this tissue can cause strong pinching as part of the heart stops receiving the blood it needs for proper functioning.

What can determine if someone will suffer from a twitching heart?

Although we can all experience this uncomfortable feeling, there are certain factors that can increase the chances of suffering from heart problems:

• Hypertension
• Obesity
• Smoking
• Having a high cholesterol level
• Physical inactivity
• The old

What if we have pain in our heart?

The first thing to know when you feel a pang in your heart is that you don’t need to lose your temper.

The best thing to do is:

• Relax
• Calm your breathing
• Massage the area
• Drink water
• Wait for the feeling to go away

If this problem occurs to you regularly, we recommend that you consult your doctor.

A specialist will monitor the health of your heart through an electrocardiogram and will prescribe medication if necessary.