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Exercise with Dilated Cardiomyopathy

Hello, I am 22 years-old and was diagnosed with Dilated Cardiomyopathy about 7 months ago (likely genetic). I was very close to receiving an ICD implant, but some improvement with...

Generic medicines

I m a 30 year old male, dealing with Diabetes and bowel problems. Due to financial reasons I felt like I m loosing too much money in these branded medical...

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?...

Pericardial Effusion - Cardio Doc Balks and Says It's Normal

On 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...

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...

How to cope with bad news and overcome fear

After 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...

Waiting for Answers

I’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...

chronice apnea

Hello 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...

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...

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...

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