LV Cardiomyopathy...So I was diagnosed with left ventricle cardiomyopathy in 2010. I am a recovering alcoholic and I still smoke. However, since stopping...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...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...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...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
Barostim Therapy for Heart Failure: What You Need to Know...We recently had a question about Barostim from a community member. I will be honest – I had never heard that term...reactions7comments
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...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...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...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...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...reactions6comments
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...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...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...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...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...reactions11replies
Iam new to this Community...Hi I thrilled to be a part of this amazing community and would like to take a moment to introduce myself. My...reactions2replies
Why is my EF very high with left ventricular dysfunction?...Last EKG wasn't normal, have been having SVT's and PVC's for years. Sometimes I am about to faint. Landed in ER's too...reactions7repliesSymptoms
I have Heart Failure and reportary failure as well,...Hello, as I mentioned above,I have both ,with 24 hour oxygen,osteoarthritis but they will not operate so the orthopaedics have given me...reactions1replyCopingDiagnosisSide Effects
I’m trying to get Impulse Dynamics CCM device...To help improve my 30 to 35% Ejection Fraction Rate, I’m trying to get Impulse Dynamics Cardiac Contractility Module, however my Essence...reactions1reply
