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Same here ,have a defibrillator implant and as far as I know I have for rest of my life ,without it can have really bad ♥ attack and may not pull thru .
That’s funny that’s how I got into this mess . My first cardio kept telling me I looked good never listened . Found a new cardio . Much better 💕
Can someone who has had LVAD surgery to pump your blood tell me how you’re feeling now compared to before surgery
I had one when I was in heart failure and waiting for a heart I can't really answer your question, but it saved me to live to go home and be with my kids. I missed them so much. My family. Good luck… read more
I had a quadruple in March and also experienced AF and so was put on Rivaroxaban.A Cardiologist recently advised me after a 24 hour monitor which showed no AF that I should stop taking Rivaroxaban.He admitted it was a calculated move judging what was more likely a bleed or a stroke.The same monitor also showed that I have a slow heartbeat and so along with the Rivaroxaban the cardiologist advised me to stop taking a 1.25 mg beta blocker.My blood pressure went up immediately and my heart rate… read more
Patience and be your strong advocate. The pills can be a challenge, everyone is different. My friends again but for a while omg the side effects were horrific!
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here is one explanation of the above CT Chest with Contrast..... the scan was thoracic and abdominal anyway the original estimation was "4300.00" and add in the thoracic surgeons time… read more
No , I have 5 stents. I see you are a Packer fan.💚💛I’m from up there originally. I will be praying for you!🙏🏻
Adding beets to your diet can help promote better heart health. Talk with your Dr and if you haven't yet try talking to a dietician about foods to help heart health.
Curcumin and garlic are also foods that can be added to help reduce inflammation and lower Blood pressure. Just ask your Dr first if your on anticoagulants and or BP meds.
Shredded beets added to your salad is good too
I have had echo cardio gram and e k g and stress test blood work and the cardio doctor had never said I have it was wondering if anyone on here has and how it was diagnosed and just because someone had swollen ankle occasionally does not make mean they have it some of the meds the doctor put you on for the heart suchas metopolo canothers can cause swollen ankles norvacs is another one that does that
Mine was caused by a virus
I find myself suddenly wanting to rush home and get back to "safety" when I am at a doctor's waiting room, a public elevator...And then I realize that although everyone in my family are wonderful helping me, I try not to need help so I don't feel like I am imposing.
Susan ….. just share time with a family member or friend ……there are some quiet little restaurants or share get together with everyone pitching in & bringing a small dish. Play card……..a board game… read more
Having many pain issues I would get nothing done if I didn't pursue through pain. CHF is different and I haven't figured out when I should stop before reaching exhaustion.
I have been in pain since I was 17 years old when I had three back surgeries to remove a cyst from my spinal cord. The first surgery was done without novacaine to reduce the pain of the spinal. I have… read more
