I’ve got a diagnosis of atrial flutter, congestive heart failure, and unspecified cardiomyopathy. I had an abulation (sp) back in August. I’ve been doing well since then, until today. Gained 4.5 pounds over the weekend. Could this be all water retention?
Elliot Brown, MD, Director of Cardiac Outreach, The Valley Hospital, and Stuart Barr, MD, Cardiologist, sit down to discuss cardiomyopathy and ejection fractions below 35 percent.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=egcE01Nkz0Q
Thanks. I still don’t know how I have been living for over eight years with an EF of 10-15. The body is an amazing machine.
Adding beets to your diet can help promote better heart health. Talk with your Dr and if you haven't yet try talking to a dietician about foods to help heart health.
Curcumin and garlic are also foods that can be added to help reduce inflammation and lower Blood pressure. Just ask your Dr first if your on anticoagulants and or BP meds.
Thanks! I love me some beets.
Electrical miss fire. I feel all the symptoms especially at night.
I used to be where you are. Caused irradic BP , poor blood circulation, palpitations, pains constantly sometimes I felt like I was gonna die or wanted too. They wanted to put me on meds to control… read more
I wondering about all the side effects it has.
Good luck 🍀 I hope you get the answers you need!!!
I will be having aortic valve replacement, mitral valve repair or replacement and a Maze. I also have serious osteoarthritis in one hip; replacement has to wait on the cardio work.
I have a Pacemaker because the electrical system in my heart is not working.
I would ask your doctor.