My Heart Failure...During the pandemic, my arrhythmia and tachycardia got very bad, and all elective surgeries were canceled. Then, I was diagnosed with congestive heart failure from my arrythmias....Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Overwhelmed With Drug Cost...I was able to have patient assistance for three of my medications, which I found online. Find out the drug company, and ask if they have patient assistance forms you...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Energy Conservation...As fall is here and we start having to think about bending over and putting shoes on (sandals no longer count), putting heavy coats on, etc., it has made me...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Olivia Rose...Olivia is a 2-time stroke survivor, former LVAD patient, and heart transplant recipient. In 2014, at the age of 25, Olivia suffered her first stroke and was diagnosed with dilated...
Emotional support for kids with parent who have HF...Hi I have heart failure. My condition has deterioated and i need to go in for a work up in November to determine if i qualify to be added to...Reactions0reactionsComments5 replies
Life Expectancy Studies: Changes Over Time...I am a respiratory therapist. I started this job in 1997. Back then, we were told by our teachers that the median life expectancy of heart failure patients was 2...Reactions0reactionsComments13 comments
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Chamber for people that need heart aortic valve replacement...I would like to find out what are people's experiences with using HBOT with people that have issue with their heart valves? I've read a few things which is concerning...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesEjection Fraction
How to Talk to Children About Your Heart Failure Diagnosis...Talking with your children about your heart failure can cause major anxiety. You do not know how your child will react. You might worry that they will get upset or...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Asymptomatic With No Diagnosis ...I am 51 and I recently fainted for the first time in my life. Prior to fainting I was having blackouts near faints but ignored them because I assumed it...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesSymptomsTreatmentMedical Devices
Communication...I think most adults have heard how important communication is in a relationship. Any relationship. From personal experience, I would basically agree. I have been with my boyfriend for almost...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Living with heart failure...I was diagnosed in October 2021after waiting to long for ambulance having suffered a heart attack ,I was rushed straight up and a stent fitted then told next day ,I...Reactions0reactionsComments15 repliesCoping
Feeling Overwhelmed...I was diagnosed with congestive heart failure (CHF) this past February. I had eluted stents placed in my arteries in March. Fortunately for me, this past July, my condition was...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Are There Ways to Save Money on Medications?...As a heart failure patient, I have watched my medical expenses boom. It stinks and can truly drain a budget. What I spend a year on pharmaceuticals is insane. Is...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Reconciling Religion and Science in a Medical Crisis...People tend to view religion and science as opposing forces. If something is rooted in religion, it can be scientific. If something is proven scientifically, then it cannot be the...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Abnormal ECG, Do I have heart faliure....Male white 6ft 27 yo very obese 26 stone. UK This last week and manily past few days been having reaaly bad shortness of breathe feels like im being restricted...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
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Breastfeeding and Medication...Those that have been on my journey with me know that I had a baby girl 6 months ago. It has been the ultimate blessing to have her in my...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Irregular EKG and issues when lying down...So the doc said my ekg showed a anomaly that could be one of my top valve's is only half way working. I had a echocardiogram done Tueday but havent...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesTips & Advice
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