The Wait...Various people wonder what people do when they are waiting for a heart or any organ. The crazy thing about heart transplants is donors have to die in order for...reactionscomments
Aortic Valve Replacement...I am scheduled for a TAVR to replace my valve. This has come very fast after shifting from having a murmur to needing a new valve. I am 72 and...reactions8replies
Christmas 2018 - 2023...On December 23rd, 2018, I woke up and felt bad. I was having trouble breathing, my stomach was bloated, and I was a little dizzy. As I sat on the...reactions1comment
Without Wires...I decided to have surgery! It has been a little over 2 months now, and it went well. To take you back to the day of surgery, I was to...reactionscomments
Chf copd...I live in an assisted living home for over a year before I moved in here I feel pretty good trouble here it is you can't eat the kind of...reactions2replies
Pericarditis...Can anyone speak to the incidence of diarrhea related to recurrent pericarditis flare and or constructive pericarditis?...reactions2repliesSymptoms
Scripts for eliquis, metoprolol, spitonolactone and flecainide ...I am past frustrated with my GP. These drugs are costing me over $350 per month! And that is WITH the lousy part D drug plan! I can get all...reactions1replyTreatment
Afib and HFPRF...I read that there is no drugs for HFPRF, but that cardio rehab could slow it down/stop progression. Anyone have experience with this? I have no risk factors. This frustrates...reactions1replyLifestyle ChangesTreatment
Having A Good Support System...When you get diagnosed with an illness, like heart failure, it is always imperative that you have a support system. Having a support system is very important when you have...reactionscomments
One in a Million...I was born with a bicuspid aortic valve. At the age of 51, I had surgery at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles to replace the valve with an Edwards...reactions1comment
Muscle aches after STOPPING atorvastatin?...i know that muscle aches are a common symptom when someone starts this medication but i never experienced this. i’ve been on atorvastatin for a year now but i haven’t...reactions2repliesSide EffectsSymptoms
Stress test...Had the nuclear stress test and of course I was concern with not only the results but the medicine they use to get the blood going through the heart. I...reactions4repliesAwareness
Eating the Rainbow - For My Heart...Trying to keep my heart health in check, knowing that heart failure runs in my family, has been a rude awakening to get my life in order. I think when...reactions4comments
Things To Be Thankful For...Thanksgiving beckons a spirit of gratitude. And even amidst the challenges posed by heart failure, there remain compelling reasons to be thankful. Here, I will explore 6 such reasons. At...reactionscomments
What is heart failure...Heart failure is a word that seems to be used often with heart disease and I'm not sure what it means. It sounds terrible to hear a doctor said you...reactions3repliesAgingAwareness
What Does Worrying Do?...The one mantra that I have found that helps manage the anxiety and unknowns that come with congestive heart failure (CHF) is the idea of living in the moment. Has...reactionscomments
how important is counseling in real for mental health...Counseling is like a lifeline for your mental well-being. It's a safe space where you can untangle the knots in your mind, confront struggles, and discover coping strategies. Imagine it...reactions1replyCopingMental Health
Vomiting after heart failure ...Hi everyone, Glad to be connected with this community for support. My dad has been diagnosed with heart failure and doctor mentioned ita pretty bad. We have refused bypass surgery...reactions1replyAgingCaregivingCoping
My Symptoms of Heart Failure...The symptoms of heart failure seem to vary between patients. According to the American Heart Association, heart failure signs are shortness of breath, persistent coughing or wheezing, the buildup of...reactionscomments
