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Anyone Here Have A Heart Transplant?
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Susan Harper, Bless your transplanted heart! You're an inspiration to all of us!

Has Anyone Had A LVAD Put In. I Would Appreciate Hearing From You And Getting Your Experience And Knowledge On What’s Like.
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No , I have 5 stents. I see you are a Packer fan.💚💛I’m from up there originally. I will be praying for you!🙏🏻

Has Anyone Here Had A Heart Transplant?
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My doctor has begun to begin the conversation

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Congratulations and thank you for your words and insight! Merry Christmas to you as well

Has Anyone Heard Of The Heart Brain Device Thats Being Used On Heart Failure
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Hugs, posatives and prayers for you!

I'm Researching Heart (and Likely Kidney) Transplant.
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My cardiologist has been trying to get me to commit to a heart transplant. My kidneys are pretty weak and chances are I will need both
I have an IF of around 20%, and hypotension with my systolic dropping as low as 50 (rarely) but hovers around 80-90
Because of that, I can't risk messing around with medication doses. "Medications have done all they can do and it is time to move on to more aggressive treatments"
What scares me (besides everything) is I spent the last 17 years caring for a… read more

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Shelle, I too look at my grandson’s baby pictures and think the same thing. How did they become teenagers so fast. Where did the time go. My grandson’s are 16 and 14. Yikes!

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.
Nick

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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

With Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy When Do The Doctor Put You On The Heart Transplant List
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How Long Does It Take To Heal When U Have Pacemakers Remove And Put In A Defibrillator +2 LED
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I had first one put in 2002, and replacements in 2005, 2013 and 2022. I was up and about in a day or so. Maybe just a little bit sore for a couple of days.

I Have A CHF Will Need A Transplant (waiting List) Most Likely LAVD. Has Anyone Been Living With LVAD. How Is The Quality Of Life?
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Are you able to adjust, live well and what activities ie golf, bike ride. Thanks Jack Newman

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I was waiting for a heart in the hospital I started begging to go home, so I had an lvad put in, but I wasn't even home a week when I got the call. I can't give you answers only hope, and pray hard… read more

Ventricular Assist Device (VAD)
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Can someone who has had LVAD surgery to pump your blood tell me how you’re feeling now compared to before surgery

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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