Does coughing increase your heart rate? My friend has asthma symptoms, but it has not been confirmed yet. However her heart rate is very high sometimes. Is this normal?

The most common heart problems in India are  Rheumatic heart disease which affects the valves Ischemic heart disease due to blockages in the arteries of the heart Congenital- commonly known as a "hole" in the heart but includes other varieties as well.

Ususally an agiography is done to know the arterial blocks. Depending on the reports- Angioplasty, Bypass surgery or medical management may be advised. Echocardiography is also done to know the fucntion of heart and any valve disturbances.

Heart starts beating at 6th week of pregnancy. It is detectable on ultrasound by around 7-8 weeks of pregnancy depending on the method used (transvaginal/ abdominal).