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My Heart Failed Twice Ejection Factor Of 35 Been A Diabetic For 30 Years Current A1c Of 9 Please Advuve
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my life now consists of controlling food and frequency. Its always on the forefront of my mind. The key for me to breaking into the 7's was frequency. Getting to my goal of 6's is really hard. No… read more

I Have Aortic Stanosis Regurgitation Bad Dr Said I Have To Have Open Heart Surgery How Bad Is It How Long Will Be Down What's Recovery Time
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Not the way Dr talks

CCM Vs. Barostim
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Hello, my name is Nick. I have CHF with an EF of 25, can anyone provide any information on the CCM and Barostim therapies? How long have you had the therapy and how well doe's it work.
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I just had Impulse Dynamics CCM put in (1/18/24). Too soon to tell - but I’m very optimistic that it will help
I’m 77 and I do exercise but this device actually exercise heart, helps increase the… read more

Dissecting Aneurysm Of Thoracic Aorta.
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I'm desperate to join a support group. My main condition is dissecting aneurysm of thoracic aorta. This was repaired 3/15/22. Can anyone point me in the right direction?

Has Anyone Had A Barostim Implant? If So How Are You Feeling?
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I can’t explain it but you can Google Mayo Clinic to get some information!

Energy
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So I am one of you, my problem at pushing 83 is where is my energy gone, why am I spending more time lying down than standing up, what I am really looking for is holistic energy products that may put some life back into me

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I put you in my prayers Sir. Nothing wrong with sleeping..

Anyone Have Barostim Implanted To Improve Shortness Of Breath? Thanks, Lew 😃
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I had one implanted in August, no changes yet unfortunately, I go once a month to the device clinic to have the power setting incrementally increased, couple more months to go

CCM Vs. Barostim
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Can anyone provide their opinions on the CCM Impulse Dynamics and the Barostim for heart failure? Can you give me your opinion for the devise you have?
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Lab Corp is an outpatient freestanding facility that draws blood! That is it! Some of their facilities are better and more efficient and friendly than others! It is a hassle but not the end of the… read more

Is Left Bundle Heart Block Serious Does It Make One Tired?
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Yes it also causes shortness of breath!
Follow your Dr recommendations!
I walk at least 3-4 miles everyday.

Second Opinion
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My cardiologist told me at my last visit that my ejection fraction had dropped. He didn't suggest what could be done to try to raise it. He then said he'd see me in six months. This seems strange to me. I'm currently living out of state for treatment for anxiety and depression. How would I go about getting another opinion? Would I need a referral? I don't have a doctor here who could refer me. How should I go about doing this?

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Stress, inactivity, and review of medicines every six month with medical is a good precaution. Be well