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I Am In A Study Called Heart Share. It Is Out Of Northwestern. There Are 7 Sites Involved. MGH,Duke,the Brigham In Boston, UCDavis,
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University of Pennsylvania. Below is a picture of the name of the site. They are looking for people with preserved heart failure which little is known about. Also healthy people.

In Today's Medical Monday Video, We Learn About Aterial Flutter, Or Aflutter For Short. Do You Have Aflutter Like Me?
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Atrial Flutter
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n5MgNlwJC1Y
In this video, Dr Sanjay Gupta, consultant cardiologist explains a heart condition called atrial flutter. Atrial flutter is an abnormal heart rhythm which can cause symptoms of heart palpitations. In atrial flutter,the atria contract at 300 beats per minute and every other impulse goes down into the ventricles and therefore the ventricles beat at 150 beats per minute. In patients who are taking medications such as beta blockers or… read more

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@ LawrenceWagle A pacemaker is not usually implanted to control BP. Your heart rate must have been low. I would advise seeing a cardiologist before agreeing to a Pacemaker. I think you should make… read more

posted April 5 (edited)
Does Anyone Have Any Good Recipes For.low Sodium A D Sugar Diet. Tired Of The Same Ild Thing. Thanks In Advance.
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I'm on a low salt diet a d birder line Diabetic.

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Most of the recipes I learned at cardiac rehab taste terrible to me. So I eat a lot of fish and chicken. Lots of fruits and vegetables too, mostly raw or steamed. Recently I started getting meals… read more

posted April 2
I Need A New Heart Dr. Any Suggestions I Live In Fort Valley Ga.
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I am sorry, my doctors are in Atlanta and that is too far for you to travel. Do a search in your area and surrounding areas and see who you can find and then make sure they will take your insurance… read more

posted April 1
Why Does My Heart Keep Running Wild. I Try To Talk To My Heart Dr He Won't Answer My Questions He Ignore S Me And Walk Out The Room. I Need
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Heart failure 3 by passes high cholesterol atrial Fib high blood pressure anxiety depression

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Alice, You will probably need 2 doctors: a regular cardiologist and an electro-physologist for the Afib. Do a Google search for cardiologists in your area and read the info. Then do some research on a… read more

posted April 1
Why Does My Heart Keep Running Wild. I Try To Talk To My Heart Dr He Won't Answer My Questions He Ignore S Me And Walk Out The Room. I Need
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Heart failure 3 by passes high cholesterol atrial Fib high blood pressure anxiety depression

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Absolutely

posted March 30
Getting Worse
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I have heart failure with low ejection fraction, and also low blood pressure , so a lot of medication is not available to me to use . Does anyone take medication that doesn’t mess with your pressure? I just seem to be getting worse . Don’t know if this is it,or what to ask for or who to see. Frustrated and short off breath .

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Thank you ! I went through 3 months of the vest due to insurance issues also . I would also recommend that you get a defibrillator implant also if available . They are a good option even if they never… read more

posted March 31
What Is Triglycerides
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My blood report came back with levels in red.....triglyceride 413.....what exactly is this about....haven't spoke to the Dr. yet....plus all the hdl's etc.....

What Is So Special About This 🐟Fishy Friday 🐟(besides It's Late)?
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The answer is: for those who celebrate, this is Good Friday. I hope all of you have a very Happy Easter.

Within the coral reef, a bustling metropolis of marine biodiversity thrives, with every nook and cranny hosting a diverse array of aquatic creatures, from the smallest invertebrates to larger fish.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Idr_KekxNlg

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Well appointments are made finally .key word be persistent 💕

posted April 6
Just Had My Troponin Checked...ias 183...last Year They Sent Me To ER With Reading Of 123...should I Be Concerned
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My doctor thinks i just have constant high level due to my heart history

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