Heart disease
Questions + Answers
Does any one have a heart murmur
I do, my Cardiologist just monitor it.
Has anyone have a ascending aorta anerysm? and Valve issues?
how long were allof you told you would have to be on blood thinner
and which ones do u take????
I was told that I would be on it for life with stents.
Hello, I'm new here. I am 3 years post aortic valve replacement. Do others that have had this done have trouble with energy levels.
Welcome! No I have not but hope that you will be okay. However my husband is being evaluated for aortic valve problems.
Hello, I'm new here. I am 3 years post aortic valve replacement. Do others that have had this done have trouble with energy levels.
I'm thinking that some meds alter our energy levels + we get older also. But life is good..
i posted a question the other day
about the chances of having second heart attack after first one does anyone really know ??and do you guys worry abut the meds the doctor puts you on after the first one
I'm with Alex. Worry doesn't accomplish anything except make you sick & miserable. I enjoy my life in may different ways, rest when I have to &… read more
what to do with all the pill bottles
is it just me or does it upset anyone else to be putting all the old pill bottles in the trash all the time? is there any place that will take them ? I would think they could wash and reuse them.
CVS pharmacy has a drop off bin inside stores for unused medicine.
what are your chances of having another heat attack after first one
does anyone know the stats on this just curious
Debra if you google the BHF, they say taking correct meds and perhaps a lifestyle change, after 1 year the chance decreases of a second heart attack.… read more
Does your ejection fraction determine your energy level?
Before my last echo I felt I had improved, only to be told My EF barely improved. That was 5 months ago, my next echo is next week, my energy level feels lower . I was told by my cardiologist if it isn’t up enough this time we should consider an ICD due to risk.needless to say This scares me somewhat.
From my experience, yes the lower the EF the worse I felt. Use this time to heal, and look forward to an increase in EF if possible. Intimidation and… read more
How do I know whether the fatigue I feel is a side effect of my medication or caused by my heart condition
I get some days when I'm suddenly hit by fatigue. I never know when it's going to hit or for how long. I'm due to have an echocardiogram on Monday so haven't got a full diagnosis yet of what else is going on besides the atrial flutter with variable block; so how do I know whether the fatigue I feel is a side effect of my medication or caused by my heart condition?
Great question? Some doctor prescribed medications have made me exhausted. Some heart meds purpose is to lower your blood pressure. A combination of a… read more