I recently came to terms with surviving a cardiac arrest during my laparoscopic cholestectomy and umbilical hernia repair surgery (2 days after my 48th) birthday. After a year of therapy I have started to come to accept it although there are times I still have some negative feelings about the whole incident. I was wondering if anyone else had a similar situation and would like to share their experience. Technological advances in modern medicine are amazing. I recently read an article that gave… read more

I keep seeing post after post about doctors ignoring, not caring, not responding. Has it always been this way? Or is this something new? Kinda frightening😐

I am interested in starting a local chapter in Flint & Genesee County of sudden cardiac arrest survivors and family members. Anyone interested in being a part of this chapter? If yes, you can post here or email me at (Email address can only be seen by MyHeartDiseaseTeam users)
Thanks!

And that it is my heart that is the problem, not the device. I didn't even know that was a thing! Has anyone else been hit with this?

I'm 70 years old, also have Anemia of Chronic Disease and severe sleep apnea. I know I have to make a decision. Just need some feedback.

Can anyone tell me about ICD's, if you have problems
My son has shortness of breath, went I and had a Eco. They found a electrical problem in his heart. He was put on meds and asked to come back in 3 months. He did and had another Eco on his heart. His EF was 40 the first time, this time it was below 30. They are doing another Eco in 3 months. Put him on different meds for congestive heart failure. Told him this didn't help the want to put in a ICD. I was told this Friday night. I need help… read more

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Heart health and diabetes: How can diabetic patients tackle cardiac arrest

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I recently was diagnosed with Cardiomyopathy and my EF is 30. Taking meds to try to bring it up, but think I'm facing an implanted defibrillator and it freaks me out! I am wondering if people are glad about getting one or are there regrets? What are the challenges of living with one?