Right artery blockage...I found a a year ago I had a 60% blockage in my heart, they told me to take 1 aspirin a day and take metropolol to open my arteries...reactions5replies
Tips for Staying Healthy in the Cold Winter Air...Being out in the cold winter air may trigger symptoms like chest tightness and shortness of breath. Physical activity, such as shoveling snow in the winter cold air, may worsen...reactionscomments
Subtle symptoms, too easily ignored!...I am 81, and I have been on blood pressure medication for twenty years or more. Somehow I missed the message that I REALLY NEEDED TO MAKE SOME LIFESTYLE CHANGES...reactions1comment
Cardiomyopathy...I was diagnosed in 2015 with heart failure and put on medication. I also have emphysema and bronchiectasis. Up until 2018, my heart nurse was pleased with my condition, but...reactions17comments
Confused...Hello everyone, I'm a straight shooter, meaning I'd like to get right into it. Well, one day I was at a local Dollar General, and my heart totally stopped. I...reactions9comments
HF and CKD stage 23...I was diagnosed in July of this year with heart failure and a low ejection fraction rate of 20%. I was prescribed all the diuretics and heart medications. I had...reactionscomments
The Journey Starts From Birth...If you have experienced cardiovascular or vascular disease, you may be familiar with the causes after experiencing the symptoms and getting treatment. Once getting a diagnosis, consider that you could...reactions1comment
How I Overcame Depression and Anxiety...“The Lord is the light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the star." A lot of people may be wondering how I survived everything that was...reactions5comments
Waiting for Answers...I’m a 63 year old female with CHF symptoms who is awaiting the results of a nuclear stress test yesterday which will hopefully provide an answer to the cause of...reactions4repliesDiagnosis
Heart failure and sepsis...My brother has congestive heart failure and recently hospitalized he has sepsis. His refraction is 20 percent. I don't know how to help. Can anyone suggest anything?...reactions2replies
Advice...Hello My partner was admitted to hospital in March 2021 with a Dermatology problem and was discharged in April 2021. When he visited his Dermatologist he looked up his records...reactions1replyTips & Advice
Side effects from medication ...Hi Al I have been diagnosed with left sided heart failure. I'm currently awaiting a cardiac mri. At the moment I am on a betablocker,diruetics and heart tablet. The problem...reactions2repliesSide Effects
Living With a Compromised Immune System...Having a compromised immune system means that your immune system is weakened, making it harder for the body to fight diseases and infections. Some diseases make people immunocompromised, but some...reactionscomments
My Heart Transplant Journey...In December 2019, I received a letter from the University of Maryland heart and lung transplant center that stated I made the heart transplant list. A year after my second...reactionscomments
Resources for Veterans, LGBTQ+ People, and Other Special Groups...Coping with a chronic health condition can be challenging for you, your family, and your caregivers. You rely on your healthcare team to manage your condition. However, there are other...
losing weight/HF...I am so worried. I am losing muscle mass, especially on my arms. I understand it's one of the results of HF. On the other hand, I did change my...reactions10repliesSymptoms
Swollen abdomen , ...Heart failure 4 years ago, why has my abdomen become swollen since then. On spironlactone 37.5 daily and Bumethanide 3G’s twice a day, please help...reactions3replies
New Member...Hello. My name is Julie and I am 62 years old and was diagnose with Heart Failure with preserved ejection fraction 4 1/2 years ago. It was shocking because I...reactions2repliesLifestyle ChangesCoping
Parenting While Managing a Chronic Illness...Parenting can be incredibly rewarding. However, parenting is hard. Both parents and children are human, and there is no guidebook to raising a child. Millions of people across the country...reactionscomments
