Heart failure....I was recently taken to a and e and diagnosed with heart failure and severe cellulitis. I am frankly terrified that each breath may be my last! I am 64....reactions5replies
How to Navigate Life After a Heart Attack?...My husband had a heart attack a week ago tomorrow. This is all new for us. Please any info to maneuver in this new way of life....reactions2replies
My chronic heart failure ...Well back in 2008 they repaired my mitral valve and then in 2009 they had to replace it and I have a st Jude and I'm still ticking,but Dr. told...reactions2replies
Abdominal Distension...After an accident and two operations on my left foot, I had a pulmonary embolism followed by right-sided heart failure. Initially, I was on a frusemide pump for two weeks...reactions15comments
LV Cardiomyopathy...So I was diagnosed with left ventricle cardiomyopathy in 2010. I am a recovering alcoholic and I still smoke. However, since stopping my habits I'm just miserable! Nothing has changed...reactions3comments
My Cardiomyopathy...I have had COPD since 2006. When I was diagnosed I gave up smoking, which I had been doing for more than thirty years. In 2014 I was sent for...reactions3comments
Off Nitro Patch...I was having chest pains. My doctor put me on a 0.4 mg nitro patch. I went to the the doctor yesterday for my monthly visit. My blood pressure was...reactions1comment
How to Manage Sadness...As a heart failure patient, I have experienced periods of loss and sadness. Sometimes when I think I am 'over' something, a new area of loss pops up or something...reactionscomments
Home EKG Monitoring ...I was diagnosed with AFib 3 weeks ago and CHF this past Friday. Anyone use or can recommend a home EKG monitor?...reactions20repliesDiagnosis
What Is Barostim?...We recently had a question about Barostim from a community member. I will be honest – I had never heard that term before. So I decided to do some research...reactions2comments
Heart Transplant Hopeful...I have been diagnosed with severe heart failure since February 2020 and have been on medication since. Late last year my doctor advised me to consider a heart transplant and...reactions6comments
Cardiogenic shock heart failure need advice please...My husband was diagnosed with cardiomyopathy and ischaemic heart disease about 10 years ago. He was put on 2 types of fluid tablets along with heart medications. In February this...reactions6repliesCaregivingCoping
CABG surgery. Nervous, in a dilemma....I'm in a bit of a dilemma and don't know where to turn. I'm a 47 year old male. Not sure if I have specific questions or just need to...reactions2repliesSurgeryInsurance & DisabilityTreatment
Isosorbide...I am taking this med to relax the arteries and slow easier breathing and hopefully less chest pain. I read today that one side effects of isosorbide is worsening angina...reactionsrepliesSide Effects
Salt-Free Seasonings ...Often times when dealing with heart failure we need to watch our sodium intake. This can feel like the end of flavorful cooking. A ban into the world of bland...reactions4comments
Severely diseased ramus intermedius ...I just recently had heart disease symptoms start. LAD is 50% clogged. Ramus intermedius severely diseased. On treatment plan but my symptoms are getting worse....reactions6replies
Me and Heart Failure...When I was working as an RN I got sick with the flu and had to go home. I stayed out of work for a week -- this was in...reactions4comments
Community Views: My Diagnosis Reaction...You may feel a range of emotions when first hearing that you are living with heart failure. It can be difficult to consider how it can change your daily life...reactions12comments
Community Views: Frustrating Myths About Heart Failure...As someone with heart failure, you may have heard a few myths about your condition. People may believe in myths because they do not have a full understanding of heart...reactionscomments
Mum heart issues Please help ?...Hello Back in 2020 peak of Covid my mother got a cough that lasted months she couldn’t see the gp so dismissed it little did she know it was fluid...reactions11replies
