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Has Anyone Had A Mitral Valve Replacement?

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Wallingford, CT
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No I have not had surgery for that. Had a triple bypass in 2020.

I’m A 65 Yr Old Female That Has Had 4 Heart Attacks Starting In 2014 And Has Been Told By My Daughter That I’m Not Going To Be Here Much Lon

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Gillette, WY
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What do you say?

You choose your lifestyle and care. Sounds like you’ve done well. Keep it up and live every minute with joy. Your in the right place to get good info and support.

CARDIO REHAB GOOD? Hi! I Am 80, EF 22%, Mild Lymphoma, Sedentary. In Rehab 3X Wk. It Feels Like A Hassle. Is It Worth It?

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Streetsboro, OH

Severe Heart Failure/EF 22%. Low grade cancer. Pre-Diabetic. Arthritis in hips/shoulders. Very Sedentary due to joint pain. But I want to live as long as possible. So how beneficial is Cardio?

A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

I am not sure how much mobility you have. Try looking for sit and be fit that is produced by PBS. and try silver sneakers site if you are a member. Also, there should not be a problem with dong some… read more

Nuclear Stress Test How Necessary Is It?

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Columbia, NC

Hello team, Recently I had a CT scan of my heart. Found were 4 arteries with plaque! It was advised I have a Nuclear Stress Test! After hearing procedure and speaking with friends who experienced the test, I am not wanting to take test! Any comments would be appreciated!

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I wish you the best. My hudband had 2 and he never complain other took a long time to him. Keep in touch letme know how it goes. Kay8

Pacemaker

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Sheboygan, WI

I am scheduled to have a pacemaker "installed" this month. I don't know what to expect and would like some insight from you. I have had 2 cardio conversions and an ablation within the past year and still have afib several times a week. Any insight is appreciated.

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I had a pacemaker installed in 2017. It's set at 60-120. Meaning if my heart rate drops below 60 the pacemaker will kick in and bring it up or if it goes over 120 beats per minute, it will stop it. It… read more

Nitroglycerin

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Knoxville, AL

Do patients develop a tolerance to nitrostat patches and pills, necessitating an increase in mg to keep it effective?

Wayne

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there will be articles posted from time to time ..... but mostly patient interactions here. Im on long acting low dose p[lls called Renexa. Have had to increase over the years.

Precautions For Long Airline Flight

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Grand Rapis, MI
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For those with heart disease, here are some precautions to consider for a long airline flight:

1. Medical Clearance: Ensure you have a travel certification from your cardiologist
2. Medication:… read more

Vacation

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Edmore, MI

If you could forget about your medical problems for a week and were offered a paid one-week vacation to anywhere in the world, all expenses paid, where would you go?

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Scotland, to explore my ancestry.... And admire men in kilts..lolol

I Was Just Prescribed A Drug Called Metoprolol Succinate ER 24does Anyone Else Take This And What's Your Opinion Of It

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Baker City, OR
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My husband takes it and has not had any problems. It is used by many cardiologists
This drug has been a life saver for him
If your doc has prescribed it I wouldn't second guess.
Good luck and feel… read more

Is Anyone Repatha? This Injectable Medication Has Been Recommended For My Cholesterol.

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Richmond, VA

I would like to know what problems if any there are. Does it cause memory problems or muscle cramps? Thanks

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Hi! YES! I did my first injection (stomach) of Repatha last week. I have no side effects so far. I do this every two weeks. Take some ice and numb where you are going to administer the autoinject… read more