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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...

Had quadruple bypass 2 years ago .

I'm 2 years on from my heart surgery and still have chest tightness get lightheaded at times and am constantly tired GP told me it's muscle related but I'm not...

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....

Heart failure

I was diagnosed with cardiomyopathy 10yrs ago. Since being on medication my nurse specialist has said its improved. Will I always have this condition?...

Painful swelling around ankles

The swelling around one ankle has enlarged, feels hard & hurts to walk. This just started this am. Internet research says 'This is not good'. Before I panic I was...

Medtronic Defibrillator

Hello everyone, Does anyone have a Medtronic's ICD or CRT-D? If so, please comment below. I have some questions for you. Thank you in advance! Brian...

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...

Heart transplants: Have you had one? Are you waiting for one?

A heart transplant may be necessary for some people living with heart failure, but there are rigorous criteria to be met before being placed on the waiting list. If you've...

End of life

Is there any way to know when the end is near? My body is having a break down but I'm getting around ok & still mentally happy...

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