Have you been to cardiac rehab?...Whether you’ve been through it, are considering it, or are currently in the thick of it, this is the place to chat...reactions43repliesExerciseHealthcare Team
Right ventricle...I had an echocardiogram done and my doctor said I have mild elevation in pressure in my right ventricle. I’m terrified after...reactions6replies
Managing daily weight on diuretic...Hi all! I'm doing daily weights. Sometimes, I don't do them at the exact time because I forget. I use a digital...reactions3repliesSide EffectsSymptoms
Trauma Experienced By a Heart Patient...Many people do not really know the trauma a heart patient has to go through. Long hospital stays, doctor appointments, and many...reactionscomments
Should I Be Pushing Myself in Cardiac Rehab?...I was at cardiac rehab today and had an interesting conversation with the exercise physiologist. In fact, in case anyone is approved...reactions7comments
Help! My Partner Doesn't Want to Embrace My New Lifestyle Changes...In my years as a moderator for this site I have read a lot of comments from patients who are frustrated because...reactionscomments
Red wine...Has anyone been diagnosed with LVEF 25% and been so good but then a week later just fancied a bottle of red...reactions5repliesCoping
Dating With Heart Failure...In 2014, when I was diagnosed with dilated cardiomyopathy, I knew that my dating life was automatically in jeopardy. The main reason...reactionscomments
Dating and Relationships...Has heart failure impacted dating and/or relationships in your life? Share your experience, approach, or perspectives here....reactions43repliesIntimacy & Relationships
Discussing Treatments ...The right treatment option depends on many factors, including your type of tachycardia. It is always best to follow the treatment plan...reactions5repliesTreatment
4 Things I Would Tell My Undiagnosed Self...If I could time travel, I would send this video to my younger self, prior to diagnosis of a genetic heart condition...reactionscomments
Oxygen Levels...What questions do you have about oxygen levels and oxygen therapy?...reactions23replies
Dancing for Heart Health...Friday morning: my coffee is brewing and the fresh air is pulling through my apartment, so I pop on my headphones and...reactions1comment
Recognizing the Symptoms of Heart Failure: A Comprehensive Guide...During heart failure (HF), the heart struggles to pump blood effectively. In early stages of HF, you might not notice any symptoms...reactions8comments
What does LV mass mean?...I return to my cardiologist tomorrow 7/26. My echo results are in, but some numbers concerned me. In layman's terms what does...reactions12repliesDiagnosis
Friendly Reminder: Be Careful About Dehydration...I wanted to share a recent episode because it's a good reminder for all of us - even those of us who...reactionscomments
Recovery From LVAD Surgery and Heart Transplant Surgery...Many people ask me which was a harder recovery: the transplant or LVAD surgery? So, let’s set the scene. Before I had...reactions2comments
Interpretation of scan...Hi, Can anyone offer any insight as to the results of this scan? Father in law, recent amputee due to vascular disease/DVT...reactions1replyDiagnosis
Stent blockage...Does anyone have a problem with stents becoming blocked? What was done? Can it be fixed? My dr has seemed to dismiss...reactions3repliesAwareness
