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Blood vessel breaking

Twice I had a blood vein break under ankle & couldn't walk for the day. Had swelling with bruising. I was wondering how, common is this & what symptoms did...

Everyday living with heart failure

I have severe LVSD which means the left atrium is none functioning I have a new 3 lead please Recently implanted However I’m Still extremely short of breath and get...

living with Heart Failure

how often does a cardiologist need to see you when you have heart Failure? I feel like every 6 months no matter what does not go for every person....

How do you cope with the summer heat?

The summer months, and higher heat and humidity, can cause those with heart failure to overheat--sometimes even feeling sick, nauseous, and dizzy. How do you cope with summer heat and...

Urgency, indentation. losing urine

Hi! My name is Felisa you can call me fefe for short. I take 1mg bumex daily and spirolactone 25mg daily. Sometimes I go frequently, sometimes not so much. I...

Has heart failure affected your mental health? What has helped you cope?

There is a direct connection between emotional and physical health. Having a chronic illness is associated with increases in depression and anxiety, which can then lead to more physical health...

Medication Side Effects

Sometimes certain medications make us feel "off," worse, or even sick because we experience side effects. Every person is different, and different medications can impact people in various ways. Have...

Red wine

Has anyone been diagnosed with LVEF 25% and been so good but then a week later just fancied a bottle of red wine? I feel fine...

MECHNICAL HEART VALVES

I had surgery to replace the aortic and mitral heart valves. However since then I've been told I have Heart Failure. I take Furosemide, Warfarin and Bisoprolo. Is this for...

Energy returns

I am on a roller coaster ride. When I was diagnosed with acute heart failure 4 months ago. No energy, pain, shortness of breath, no nausea. Just the last 5...

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