What makes a great cardiologist? You just got a heart failure diagnosis. You want to make sure you are being seen and taken care of by a great doctor. But what makes a great cardiologist?...Reactions0reactionsComments10 repliesAwarenessDiagnosisHealthcare Team
Pericardial Effusion - Cardio Doc Balks and Says It's NormalOn every echo minimal pericardial effusion is noted. I have a history of SVT's, erratic blood pressure and shortness of breath with grade 1 dystolic dysfunction. Went to cardio doc...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Diastolic ( R ) Sided CHF I was diagnosed with Diastolic ( R ) Sided CHF in 2019 . And PH & COPD . My life has truly been altered . After contracting Pneumonia too that...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesDiagnosis
How to cope with bad news and overcome fearAfter growing progressively ill in the Fall of 2022, I passed out and fell in my bathroom on December 28th, 2022. I was transported to the ER by ambulance. The...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesCopingComorbidities
Waiting for AnswersI’m a 63 year old female with CHF symptoms who is awaiting the results of a nuclear stress test yesterday which will hopefully provide an answer to the cause of...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesDiagnosis
chronice apneaHello Heart Community, I hope you all are feeling good! Its been a year since I have not slept well , I have tried all sorts of medication such as...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Has anyone else improved their health outcomes through diet and lifestyle changes?In Nov. 2021, I was hospitalized with diastolic dysfunction and acute heart failure with BP at 200/100. I was started on anti-hypertensive medication and furosemide since I presented with left...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesCopingHealthcare TeamComorbidities
Shortness of breath on exertion, now Bendopnea symptom.Hello all, I was a caregiver to my father for years. He was told he had congestive heart failure by a pulmonologist after having his lungs drained of fluid. They...Reactions0reactionsComments14 repliesSymptoms
Right artery blockageI found a a year ago I had a 60% blockage in my heart, they told me to take 1 aspirin a day and take metropolol to open my arteries...Reactions0reactionsComments5 replies
Cardiovascular Disease and depressions I worry about my husband after open heart surgery....Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesCopingMental Health