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Obstructive Hypertrophic Cardiomyapathy
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Does anyone else have obstructive hypertrophic cardiomapathy? I would would like to discuss experiences as there are not too many of us on this board.

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I have left ventricle obstructive and dont know what my diagnosis is exactly . the Dr info wasn't very clear to me Just said my heart didnt rest like it should ! just wanted to ask me symptoms… read more

Swollen Enkles And Feet
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Why are my feet and legs swollen everyday. I drink waterpills everyday. One time I took antiflam pain tablet and the all went away for a week. Could be that the mechanical heartvalve causes inflamatio

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Be sure to take KCl with it for electrolytes.

Has Anyone Else Been Denied Surgery For Valve Replacement Due To Obesity? They Won’t Do It Unless I Lose Weight.
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Thanks for your input!

My Bp Is Running Real High And Im Retaining Lots Of Fluid Is There A Connection
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VickieHill
Yes you are allergy to the BP med they prescribed. Tell your Doctor and will prescribe you another one but check side effects again on you
First Med they prescribed me was Amlodipine,… read more

Low Potassium
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Does anyone else have a problem with low potassium. My cardiologist have me on 80 of potassium a day and it's still low.

I don't urine as much as I use to due to me being stage 4 kidney failure. ( I guess)

He added another pill and instructed me to take half everyotherday. Tomorrow I go get labs we will see what happens.

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Billie I will be praying for you also. I’m sure the dialysis will work for you and prove those doctors wrong. Keep us posted friend.

Colonoscopy
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I am now due for my colonoscopy, my last one was five years ago, (had a small polyp) removed, since then I have developed heart issues, Dissection of an artery, CHF, (low EF), and had to have an ICD. I am afraid to be put to sleep for the procedure with the colonoscopy. Have anyone had their colonoscopy, with CHF and an ICD? Thanks.

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I am so glad everything worked out good for you. I have lungs and some mild heart issues are what I call them. But I do have Right sided CHF and a heart murmur. Every time I have to go under it… read more

I Wake Up At Night Sopping Wet With Sweat. I Saw Somewhere That Heart Failure Will Make You Do This. Has Anyone Been Diagnosed For This ? If
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Congestive heart failure. (I don’t know which stage)

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Yes, spoke to my Endo, GP and Cardiologist. Part of being a Heart patient, Diabetic, beating my Terminal Illness and side effects of my medications. Something I have to live with

Recently Started On Entresto And Spiroaldactone. I Have Been Having Side Effects Is This Common
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Thanks

Has Anyone Had An Implantable Device For Congestive Heart Failure (not Afib)? How Did It Work Out?
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I have CHF and take 40mg Lasix 2Xs daily. Dr watching a leaky valve talking possible mitraclip. But praying. Scheduled to have 2nd Cardioversion. Last one 2003 and Dr feels we need to try again… read more

Lung Fluid Buildup
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I have congestive heart failure and fluid on my lungs. I'm using lasic meds daily to drain that fluid. I wonder what causes the fluid build up on my lungs and if I will be on lasics from now on?

A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

Tom, Good luck. I too have heart failure so I get it. Never fun but if you take care of yourself you can stop it from getting too much worse. Let me know If I can answer questions about it for you. I… read more