The term for puncturing the heart is cardiocentesis.
A puncture wound will be greater than its length, therefore there is usually little bleeding around the outside of the wound and more bleeding inside, causing discoloration
Since it is right under your ribs, 2 inches would be enough to puncture it, but 6 would get the job done better.
Symptoms of heart disease can be different for men and for women. This site offers symptoms to look for in women http://my.clevelandclinic.org/heart/women/symptoms.aspx
There are a number of different symptoms of congenital heart defects, as there are many kinds of heart defects. Some common symptoms include chest pain or angina, and heart burn.
Prepare for lumbar puncture
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A wooden stake (to puncture through the heart), vervain, sun. Lol
The Aorta is a major artery leading from the heart. It has no symptoms.
The symptoms of a heart attack are the same for men and women. They are; chest pain, sweating, and pain radiating down the left arm.The website for the American Heart Association is a great place to find a list of heart attack symptoms in men. Some symptoms are discomfort in the chest and shortness of breath. This website also has symptoms of stroke.
Heart palpitations are usually symptoms of a disorder or disease. When a person experiences heart palpitations, they may feel like their heart is beating too slow, too fast, or the heart may feel as if it is "skipping a beat". Heart palpitations may be symptoms of heart attack, cardiac arrest, or even seizures.
The symptoms of heart failure are shortness of breath, fatigue and weakness, irregular heart beat, swelling of the chest, and more. If you experience any of these symptoms please seek immediate health care.