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Leciscan
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Tell me about your experience with undergoing lexiscan procedure. Potential side effects are frightening (possible heart attack, death.)

What are alternatives?

posted 6 days ago
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I had it done when they injected the dye I felt like I couldn't breathe like I had been running. They had a nurse cardiologist and a paramedic right there watching me. Kinda scary but not as bad as I… read more

posted 5 days ago
Primary Aldosteronism (called Also Conn’s Syndrome)
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Is anybody dealing with primary aldosteronism, also called Conn's syndrome)? Because of it, I have some of my days uncontrolled hypertension, which is dangerous for my aortic aneurysm, and much heavy for my heart failure.
My first appointment with an endocrinologist ist far away in October 😵‍💫

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And yes, my appointment is very far away, it will be 2 years since my doctor first identified that my episodes of uncontrolled hypertension could be caused by aldosteronism (and 4 years of having… read more

posted 4 days ago
Its Been Near 11 Years Since My Quint Bypass. I Have Trouble Breathing, Get Winded, And Suffer Diabetes, ED, And Weak Prostrate. This All?
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I fought to get out of bed, to cross the room, to make it down the hall, to leave rehab, to go home..for what
I made it almost 2 years, and then I needed an upgrade from decibels tor to pace maker. Again, walking down the block, around the neighborhood. Lost my teeth due to heart failure and bone loss.lost my girl because she still smoked, and I could smell her from the driveway
Then my Mom was diagnosed with non small cell lung cancer. I concentrated on her, thru chemo and radiation, I… read more

posted March 12
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You should bother. Because you matter. God put you here for a reason. . Maybe be you haven't found it yet. But don't give up yet. I believe in you and so do others.My prayers go out to you to help you… read more

posted 2 days ago
What Is The Best Weight And
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body fat percentage for a 76 year old 3 way CABG male.

posted March 12
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AFIB...Do Blood Thinners And Beta Blockers Really Help,,,a Nurse Suggested To Stay Away From Them.
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I am so confused with my research. Most of my readings suggest AFIB will not kill you. However strokes (more likely than not) will kill you. Many cardiologists said I would die within 3 years without the pills. I took them for three days and ended up in emerg. and refused to take pills at all. I take suppliments instead. Am I better off??? Dont know. Do I feel well...absolutely! But is it the suppliements? diet? exercise that is really helping? Three years later, I am feeling tired now… read more

posted March 12
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I know the feeling only too well. when I was 1st diagnosed with heart failure the nurse at the rehab told me 50/50 chance to live past 5 yrs. for most people (that actually respect them) it would… read more

posted 11 minutes ago
I'm 3mnths Out Of Open Heart Surgery. Still Sore On The Inside. Is This Normal After So Long.
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posted March 11
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I had some soreness in month 3 but not much. I am four months post surgery and have little to no soreness now.

posted 5 days ago
Anyone Have A Stent? I Had One Put In Last Month. Taking Brilinta…
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Anyone getting a second stent ? Anyone have Dr John in Chula Vista, CA

posted March 11
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Hello, yes I had a stent put in last year. Then 6 months later had to replace it. But that’s not the norm. I have multiple metal allergies and so mine failed. Usually no problems with stents. I am in… read more

posted 2 days ago
I Was Wondering If Anyone With Heart Desease And High Cholesterol Is Familiar With Or On An Injection Of Repatha. Thank You
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posted March 11
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Thank you Diana..as with any new med I an a bit aprehensive to take however the statins are not working so my doctor suggested rapatha. Thank you.

posted 2 days ago
Has Any One Had The Watchman Procedure? I Have One Scheduled Coming Up And Would Like Some Feedback.
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posted March 11
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I was told I was not a candidate 😀 Good luck with that.. I take Warfarin as a blood thinner. ❤️

posted March 11
I Enjoy Wine In The Evening. I Have Afib And It Has Been Off And On For Some Time. Is It Okay To Have Wine At 9% Alcohol? Only Vice I Have.
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