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What Is Your Experience With An MRA?
I have FMD and had a bypass late November 2022. Recovery has gone well. I am having an MRA soon as a follow up.
Magnetic Resonance Angiography (MRA) is a specific type of imaging scan that looks at blood vessels. Here are some key points about MRA based on my knowledge base:
- Purpose: MRA is used to visualize… read more
I'm 3mnths Out Of Open Heart Surgery. Still Sore On The Inside. Is This Normal After So Long.
Took me just over 1 year to stop using the pillow for pain. The worst of the pain I would say was 1 year. Good luck, it gets better.
I Have Another Question Please. For Those Who Completed Cardiac Rehab- Is It Beneficial?
Thank you 👍🏻😃👍🏻
Anyone Else With Sleep Problems Post CABG?
How long does this last?
PCP put me on ambien and now xanax, but those are not working… I wake up after 4 hours .
Great answer !
Do Others Struggle With Not Eating Sweets?
Since my CABG surgery and my peripheral artery disease diagnosis , I have overhauled my diet, but still struggle with wanting sweets . I eat fruit, but sometimes I just eat a piece of dark chocolate .
How do others deal with their sweet cravings ?
Good. I like Honey.
Medications.
Are you able to afford your medications? Do you have to choose between food or medication for some months? Are you aware that you might be able to get help paying for medications through your drug maker? Have you ever looked into apps such as goodrx or singlecare?
Here are some medications commonly used to manage heart disease:
- Diuretics: Often prescribed for hypertension, they help reduce blood volume by eliminating sodium and water through urination… read more
I Might Be Having Open Heart Surgery In The Near Future. Was The Recovery Difficult For You?
Bone pain? Back and rib pain? Emotional stress? Heart pain? How are you doing now? It would be helpful to hear any details you would like to share. Thank you!!
People don't understand that coughing is an issue and eating. I eat less but weigh more go figure. My blood work is all down some too low so more meds. If they say oh you can get off meds after… read more
Is There Anybody On Entresto. If So Can You Tell Me If It Has Improved Your Condition??
Just after been prescribed entresso and was wondering if anyone else is on this tablet and has it helped there health and how??
Metoprolol 50MG??
This past tuesday saw new specialist, took me off Valsartin, moved me to losartin 100mg and added amLODIPIne 10mg. Since my BP is still up there, Dr sent me a note today raising my Metoprolol to 50mg from 25. Nervous what I can expect. Thoughts?
How Concerned Should I Be With Post Heart Surgery Crying/sadness?
I had a heart bypass on 11/23/22. Physically I am doing well and making good progress. However, after 2.5 weeks I started crying for no reason and get sad. I am able to pull myself out of it but it continued to happen. The nurses just say it is normal and the goal is to have more good than sad moments. My research shows this is normal but I would like to know more - how long will this last? What steps can I do to stop it before it starts? When should I be concerned? Am I doing it too much?
I too I cried all the way home . Very emotional 💕
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