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This is a little longer video than usual but it is a good one. Today on Medical Monday we take a look at VAD (Ventricular assist device)
Although this device can be placed in the left, right or both ventricles of your heart, it is most frequently used in the left ventricle. When placed in the left ventricle it is called a left ventricular assist device, or LVAD. Jul 21, 2021
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6nrRI4YZQ54
@A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member That is great news and I know that made you happy!!!!!! It sure makes me happy. 😀 It is really good to know that VADs exist and those of us who need them can get them and… read more
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
How common are PVCs, PACs, Ectopic heartbeats, NSVT, and Bigminy...in otherwise completely healthy normal people? In this video, Dr Sanjay Gupta from York Cardiology, UK gives us some answers and some statistics.
This video was recorded in 2018 so ignore the bits about being in NY and York seminars.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZZZLvqbSLjQ&...
My Magnesium was prescribed by the doctor at the hospital and got it from their pharmacy Magnesium Oxide 400mg. I have a subscription to Consumer Lab which is an independent lab. $60.00 a year for the… read more
Be honest with your Doctor and remember it's your body If you trust him lean on it. I hope everything goes okay for you.
I am presently on a monitor. The doctor is questioning my meds that he gave me for it nearly three years ago. Hoping when the monitor comes off he will have the answers. Thank you for your interest!
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.
With an ED of 30, and your doctor advises it, I would say, how soon. I’ll bet you will feel so much better.
Are you able to adjust, live well and what activities ie golf, bike ride. Thanks Jack Newman
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
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
I have Bipolar type II associated with PTSD type anxiety from the army. My neck and shoulders hurt before the pain stabs across my chest. Cardiologists, well I say they won't take it seriously but I have have had 5 ecgs, 3 cts and 2 mris and still more tests !
Why can't they pinpoint what the problem is ? In the army, under traumatic conditions I was able to get my boys to the help they needed.
I Have adult ADHDand i have degerative disc disease in my back so i am on a lot of different meds last year when i got my flue shot i was getting a ecg done when i felt a sharp pain just under my… read more
