Susan Harper, Bless your transplanted heart! You're an inspiration to all of us!
I was supposed to have mitral valve surgery last July and doctors will not do it because of some bad teeth. My Doctor never even really mentioned it until I was waiting in the pre op room waiting for my surgery. I waited over 5 hours not knowing why my surgery was not happening. Then finally the cardiac surgeon came in and told me he had to do an emergency surgery in another patient and said you need to have some of your teeth removed. I had all my testing done. Has this situation ever happen… read more
@A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member I know that heart health and dental health affect one another. I found this article that might help you answer your question. "Left untreated, bacteria in the mouth can… read more
I'd research more drs.
Bundle branch block - causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and pathology.
Bundle branch block is a heart arrhythmia where one or both bundle branches are delayed or blocked entirely, causing the ventricles to beat abnormally.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LfipQ-GYTqk&...
Thanks, Dennis, That sure made me smile! it makes me happy to help. Hugs🤗
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
Samir Kapadia, MD, Chairman, Department of Cardiovascular Medicine and Amar Krishnaswamy MD, Section Head, Interventional Cardiology talks about what is new in tricuspid valve treatment. They answer questions: What happens with tricuspid valve disease or a leaking tricuspid valve? What are the symptoms of tricuspid valve regurgitation (TR) and what causes it? How is TR diagnosed and when should it be treated? How is TR treated? What are new innovations to treat TR without heart surgery?
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Two stents placed in arteries with 90% & 80% blockages?
I assume you have seen a pulmonologist. Because of SOB, lung problems need to be ruled out. I think Internists are probably the best choice for medial sleuthing.
I'm 65 and started having intermittent left bundle branch block (unusual according to cardiologist) after my first stent placement at age 52. In 2017 at age 59 I had an afib caused stroke and the lbb… read more
Electrical miss fire. I feel all the symptoms especially at night.